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Jesus & The Rise of Christianity

Reading Guide Freebies!. Jesus & The Rise of Christianity. Jesus & The Rise of Christianity. 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. When was Jesus probably born? 6-4 B.C.

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Jesus & The Rise of Christianity

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  1. Reading Guide Freebies! Jesus & The Rise of Christianity

  2. Jesus & The Rise of Christianity • 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.

  3. Jesus of Nazareth • When was Jesus probably born? 6-4 B.C. At what age did he start his ministry? Age 30

  4. Jesus of Nazareth • What did Jesus do for the next 3 years? Preached Taught Did good works Performed miracles

  5. A Growing Movement • Define Apostles: 12 of Jesus' disciples (followers) some of which wrote the Gospels.

  6. A Growing Movement • What the special appeal of Jesus? He ignored wealth and status Healer Peaceful; people were touched by his message

  7. Jesus' Death • Why was Jesus crucified? He was seen as a threat to the authority of Rome • Who ordered the crucifixion? Pontius Pilate

  8. Christianity Spreads Through the Empire Paul’s Mission • Who was Paul and what did he do? Apostle who wrote letters which are a big part of the New Testament of the Bible • How did PaxRomana help the spread of Christianity into Rome? Allowed safe travel and trade---> spread ideas

  9. Persecution of Christians • Why did the Romans dislike Christians? Christians refuse to worship Roman gods.

  10. A World Religion • Why did Christianity Grow? Embraced all people Gave hope to the powerless Appealed to those who were sick of Rome Offered a personal relationship to God Promised eternal life after death

  11. Constantine Accepts Christianity • How does Constantine's acceptance of Christianity increase its growth? Issued the Edict of Milan: made Christianity legal

  12. Early Christian Church • 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)

  13. Fathers of the Church • 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)

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