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Ancient Civ.

Ancient Civ. Ch. 5-4 Christianity. Message of Christianity. After Jesus’ death, they spread his message Those who believed Jesus was the messiah, became Christians Apostle Peter established Christianity in Rome Paul spread it the most. Paul Spreads Christianity. Never met Jesus

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Ancient Civ.

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  1. Ancient Civ. Ch. 5-4 Christianity

  2. Message of Christianity • After Jesus’ death, they spread his message • Those who believed Jesus was the messiah, became Christians • Apostle Peter established Christianity in Rome • Paul spread it the most

  3. Paul Spreads Christianity • Never met Jesus • He spread Christianity to non-Jews

  4. Christians are Oppressed • Rome was not tolerant to Christians • Christians would not make sacrifices to Roman Gods • Had to hide • Nero blamed Christians for problems • Died as martyrs

  5. Joining the Church • Had to be baptized • Members were equal, male or female • At first women worked as teachers and administrators • Eventually, only men took high roles

  6. Structuring the Clergy • Only men could be the part of the Christian clergy • Patriarch on top • Bishop • Diocese = priest + community • Pg. 171

  7. Differences Arise Within the Church • Popes in Rome began claiming power over all other bishops • Popes, bishops of Rome • Pg. 171

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