Rome & Christianity
Jews Jews worshipped: Yahweh In 63 B.C., the Jews were conquered by: The Romans
New Religion The Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth: Christianity Around the year O, most Jews believed in the coming of a: Messiah
Messiah Messiah or Anointed One: Was a leader that would restore the Jews to the greatness of King David. The Messiah was suppose to be a descendent or related to: King David
Messiah Many Prophets taught: That the Messiah was coming soon Prophets and Jews believed that: God would choose the Messiah
Jesus Jesus was born in a town called: Bethlehem around the year O Jesus grew up in the town of: Nazareth According to the Bible, Jesus’ father: God or Yahweh
Jesus of Nazareth Jesus began to travel and teach at the age of: 30 Jesus was believed to have performed: Miracles for the sick and needy Jesus’ teachings: Challenged the authority of political and religious leaders
Jesus & Death Jesus was arrested and executed by: Crucifixion Execution in which a person is nailed to a cross After his death, Jesus’ followers: Buried him
Risen According to Christian beliefs, three days after Jesus was buried: He rose from the dead (Resurrection) Christians believe that the resurrection: Proved Jesus was the Messiah and Son of God
Jesus Christ People call him Jesus Christ because: Christos is the Greek word for Messiah.
Jesus’ Teachings Jesus two main rules were: Love God Love other people Jesus taught to: Help the poor & sick Love all people (including enemies) Treating other well shows how much they love God
Salvation Jesus also taught about Salvation: Rescue of people from their sins People that are saved go to: The Kingdom of God (Heaven)
Bible The Christian Bible’s two parts: Old Testament New Testament Same as the Hebrew Bible New Testament The story of the life and teachings of Jesus Letter from his followers Over time, many people have interpreted his teachings and have created: Denominations
The Romans The Romans were the dominant power in the world: For 500 years (100B.C. to 400A.D.) Romans worshiped: The Olympian gods Jupiter, Neptune, Mars, etc.
Rome and Religion When Rome conquered other countries: Taxed them Let them keep their own religion Romans banned religions when they became problems: Jews disagreed with polytheism The Jews keep rebelling
Rome & The Jews To punish the Jews, a Roman emperor: Banned Jewish rituals (didn’t work) Destroyed Jerusalem and the temple in 70 AD
Rome & Christianity Jesus’ message was spread by: Disciples Christianity spread to: N. Africa Europe Turkey Parts of the Middle East
Paul Most important figure in the spread of Christianity: Paul of Tarsus Paul spread Christianity by: Writing letters to Jews & Non-Jews Traveling & Preaching to Jews & Non-Jews
Rome Worried Roman officials dislike Christians because: They would not worship Roman God’s Romans began to persecute Christians: Punishment of a group because of its beliefs