1. Ch. 5 Sec. 4 Development of Christianity

2. Roman Religion Guaranteed peace and prosperity As Rome expands Roman’s desire an emotional spiritual experience

3. Judaism 4 Groups Saducees- Cooperation w/ Rome Pharisees- Religious law would protect them from Roman influences Essenes- Lived Apart/ God will save Zealots- Violent overthrow of Rome The revolt of 66 led to the destruction of the Jewish temple

4. Christianity Jesus seen as a revolutionary Simon Peter is the leader of the new church Apostle Paul was a missionary and founds new cities The “Good News” is written down in the 2 nd part of the Christian Bible called the New Testament Persecuted because they refuse to worship gods and emperors

5. Growth of Christianity Becomes very popular because 1.) Gives meaning and purpose in life vs. impersonal Romany Religion 2.) Familiar Jesus is easy to relate to 3.) Need to belong and help each other.

6. Growth of Christianity Popular among poor because eternal life is for everyone Constantine converted to Christianity and issues The Edict of Milan which gave tolerance to Christians Theodosius the Great finally adopted Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire