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DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIANITY

Big idea: Christianity spread throughout Roman Empire and

becomes state religion.

The Rise of ChristianityThe Rise of Christianity

Religion in the Roman Empire

State religion –(polytheistic) gods & goddesses.

ritual = happy gods & prosperity. Tolerant -other religions.

JudaismJudea-Roman Providence

Procurator- Roman Governor.Unrest

Sadducees –Priest, cooperation with Rome.

Pharisees –Scholars-strict religious law =protection from Rome.

Essenes- lived apart from society-God will save from oppression.

Zealots -overthrow of Roman rule- waiting for Messiah.

Rise of ChristianityJesus travels teaching Christianity

messiah. (anointed one)Mission -salvation God

promised Israel. focus transformation of inner

person. 10 Commandments.

revolutionary -might revolt against Rome.

Crucified .

Christianity Spreads Apostles spread message.

Paul -message to Gentiles (non-Jews) of messiah. Jesus death –forgave sins .

Christianity passed orally. Paul -letters (epistles) outline beliefs.

gospels-New Testament.

Roman Persecution

Romans 1st little attention to Christians, seen as part of Judaism.

Eventually seen as threat to public order. Christians –treason-death.

Roman Empire adopts Christianity

Christianity grewStructured

clergy -separate from laity (regular people).

Fulfilled human need to belong. (communities).

Diocletian-Last persecution.

Constantine- 1st Christian emperor.Edict of Milan

Theodosius the Great -Christianity official religion .

5-4 Section Review

Who was the head Roman official of a province?

ProcuratorRomans were tolerant of other

peoples’ religions unless those religions did what?

Threatened public order or morals

Who was the founder of Christian communities in Asia Minor?

Paul

5-4 Section Review

Roman persecutions made Christianity what?

Stronger, more organized, and more committed

What were Christian church leaders called?

ClergyChristianity grew for what

reasons?It was personal for individuals, it

held familiar beliefs, it provided care and support for all

What were Christian church members called?

laity

5-4 Section Review

Christianity was especially attractive to who?

The poorWhat is the second part of the

Christian Bible?New TestamentThe Jewish Essenes group did

what?Awaited for God to save Israel