Jesus & The Rise of Christianity

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Jesus & The Rise of Christianity

1. What was Judea? What happened to it in 6 A.D.?

The home of the Jews.Rome took over in 6 A.D.

and made Judea a Roman Province.

Jesus of Nazareth

2. When was Jesus probably born?

6-4 B.C.

At what age did he start his ministry?

Age 30

Jesus of Nazareth

3. What did Jesus do for the next 3 years?

PreachedTaughtDid good worksPerformed miracles

A Growing Movement

4. Define Apostles:

12 of Jesus' disciples (followers) some of which wrote the Gospels.

A Growing Movement

5. What the special appeal of Jesus?

He ignored wealth and status

Healer

Peaceful; people were touched by his message

Jesus' Death

6. Why was Jesus crucified?

He was seen as a threat to the authority of Rome

- Who ordered the crucifixion?

Pontius Pilate

Christianity Spreads Through the Empire

Paul’s Mission7. Who was Paul and what did he do?

Apostle who wrote letters which are a big part of the New Testament of the Bible

8. How did Pax Romana help the spread of Christianity into Rome?

Allowed safe travel and trade---> spread ideas

Persecution of Christians

9. Why did the Romans dislike Christians?

Christians refuse to worship Roman gods.

A World Religion

10.Why did Christianity Grow?

Embraced all peopleGave hope to the powerlessAppealed to those who were sick of

RomeOffered a personal relationship to GodPromised eternal life after death

Constantine Accepts Christianity

11. How does Constantine's acceptance of Christianity increase its growth?

Issued the Edict of Milan: made Christianity legal

Early Christian Church

12. Describe how Peter is the first Bishop & Pope of the Christian church.

As Christianity grew and expanded throughout the Roman Empire, there was a need for structure and organization.

Bishops were church leaders over major cities/regions Since Peter was the Bishop of Rome, and Rome was the seat of

Roman power, the bishop of Rome was seen as being the overall leader, or Pope, of the Church (though not by all. Ex: Greeks Christians)

Fathers of the Church

13. What did St. Augustine teach about Christianity?

Was an early Church father (bishop)Taught that people needed God’s grace in

order to be saved, and the only was to attain God’s grace was to receive the sacraments (through the Church)