The Rise of ChristianityThe Rise of ChristianityChapter 6-3Chapter 6-3

Religion played an important role in Roman SocietyReligion played an important role in Roman Society As the empire grew so did ChristianityAs the empire grew so did Christianity Born as a movement within Judaism it emphasized a Born as a movement within Judaism it emphasized a

more personal relationship between God and peoplemore personal relationship between God and people Attracted many RomansAttracted many Romans Jesus – historians believe that sometime around 6-4 Jesus – historians believe that sometime around 6-4

B.C. a Jew named Jesus was bornB.C. a Jew named Jesus was born At age 30 began public ministryAt age 30 began public ministry Preached, taught, did good works and reportedly preformed Preached, taught, did good works and reportedly preformed

miraclesmiracles Stressed a personal relation ship with GodStressed a personal relation ship with God

Christianity Spreads Christianity Spreads Through the EmpireThrough the Empire

Followers of Jesus spread his word Followers of Jesus spread his word through the empirethrough the empire

Pax Romana made travel and spread of Pax Romana made travel and spread of the word easierthe word easier

Some Christians were persecuted because Some Christians were persecuted because they refused to worship Roman Godsthey refused to worship Roman Gods Refusal was seen as opposition to Roman RuleRefusal was seen as opposition to Roman Rule Paz Romana began to crumblePaz Romana began to crumble Romans exiled, imprisoned, and executed Romans exiled, imprisoned, and executed

ChristiansChristians

Map the Spread of Map the Spread of ChristianityChristianity

Look at the map on page 171Look at the map on page 171 Where was Christianity most Where was Christianity most

widespread in A.D. 325?widespread in A.D. 325?__________________________________

What was the extent of Christianity’s What was the extent of Christianity’s spread by a.d. 500? (north to south and spread by a.d. 500? (north to south and east to east to west)________________________________west)________________________________

Comparing Christianity Comparing Christianity and Judaismand Judaism

ChristianityChristianity Belief that Jesus in Belief that Jesus in

the Messiahthe Messiah Acceptance of Acceptance of

Gentiles and Jews Gentiles and Jews alikealike

Belief that Jews Belief that Jews are the chosen are the chosen peoplepeople

Adherence to the Adherence to the Jewish lawJewish law

Believe Jesus was Believe Jesus was another prophetanother prophetBOTH:

belief in one God

Belief in the Ten Commandments

Belief in God

AssignmentAssignment

Complete Chapter 6 section 3: The Complete Chapter 6 section 3: The Rise of Christianity in your packets Rise of Christianity in your packets (two handouts re-teaching activity (two handouts re-teaching activity and guided Reading)and guided Reading)

Vocabulary Terms:Vocabulary Terms: JesusJesus Roman RepublicRoman Republic ApostleApostle