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)