1. Middle Eastern Religions:
Christianity

2. BRANCHES (SECTS)
CATHOLIC, EASTERN ORTHODOX AND PROTESTANT

3. Symbols of Christianity
Dove
Cross or crucifix
Angels
Fish

4. Holy or Sacred Writings
Called the Holy Bible
King James version was published in the early 1600s.
Old Testament is the Torah

5. Old Testament is from the Torah
The New Testament is the life and teachings of Jesus.
This New Testament is what sets Christianity apart from Judaism.

6. SO WHO IS THE FOUNDER? IS IT ABRAHAM? WHO IS IT? IS IT JESUS?
IS IT PETER?

7. Christianity was founded about 2000 years ago in the region known today as Israel. The founder was the historical figure known as Jesus of Nazareth. His followers, especially Peter and Paul, worked after Jesus’ death to spread his message throughout the Roman Empire.

9. WHEN DID IT BECOME AN OFFICIAL RELIGION?
CONSTANTINE MADE IT LEGAL IN 313 CE
IN 380 CE IT BECAME THE OFFICIAL RELIGION OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (CATHOLIC CHRISTIANITY)

10. Highlights of Jesus’ Life
Born in Bethlehem to poor Jewish parents
Christians believe his birth was fore told by the Old Testament prophets

11. As a boy Jesus had to flee to Egypt to escape from King Herod
Jesus confronts the money lenders in the temple.
Ministry in Palestine

12. Jesus was arrested, tried and condemned to die.
After he was crucified his body was buried in Jerusalem.
On the third day after his burial his body was missing from the grave.

13. The Christian place of worship is called a church
The Christian place of worship is called a church. Other names sometimes used are chapel, cathedral, or tabernacle.

14. PRAYER LEADERS?
IT DEPENDS ON WHAT BRANCH OF CHRISTIANITY THAT YOU FOLLOW.
PRIESTS, PREACHERS, FATHERS REVERANDS, ETC.

15. Holy Places
Bethlehem is the place where tradition holds that Jesus was born.
Jerusalem is holy to Christians as the place Jesus died, was buried and rose again.

17. Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The supposed place of Jesus’ burial.
It is located within the walls of Jerusalem.

19. Basic Beliefs The Holy Trinity
Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God
Belief that Jesus’ death provides a means for salvation.
Those who are ‘saved’ will live after death in heaven.

20. Top 10 Largest National Christian Populations
Rank
Nation
Number
Percent 1
USA
224,457,000
85% 2
Brazil
139,000,000
93% 3
Mexico
86,120,000
99% 4
Russia
80,000,000
60% 5
China
70,000,000
5.7% 6
Germany
67,000,000
83% 7
Philippines
63,470,000 8
United Kingdom
51,060,000
88% 9
Italy
47,690,000
90% 10
France
44,150,000
98% 11
Nigeria
38,180,000
45%

21. Christianity is the dominant religion in the “European” world