The Rise of Christianity

63 BC-Roman Empire Spread to Judea 63 BC-Roman Empire Spread to Judea 6 AD-Judea became a Roman Provinces 6 AD-Judea became a Roman Provinces

Jesus Jesus-Born Jewish in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, raised in the village of Nazareth Jesus-Born Jewish in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, raised in the village of Nazareth He began his public ministry at the age of 30 He began his public ministry at the age of 30

The Gospels The Gospels Gospels-the main source of information about the life and teaching of Jesus Gospels-the main source of information about the life and teaching of Jesus (First four books of the New Testament) (First four books of the New Testament) (Written by his disciples, also know as apostles) (Written by his disciples, also know as apostles)

Jesus was crucified in AD29 Jesus was crucified in AD29 Apostles believed he was the messiah Apostles believed he was the messiah The Cross became the symbols for his followers The Cross became the symbols for his followers

Christianity from the Greek-Christos, Meaning “messiah” or “savior” Christianity from the Greek-Christos, Meaning “messiah” or “savior”

Peter-the first bishop of Rome (Pope) Peter-the first bishop of Rome (Pope)

Paul-wrote (epistles) letters to believers- Christianity should welcome all converts

60 AD-Zealots rebelled against Rome 60 AD-Zealots rebelled against Rome 70 AD-Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem and most of the city 70 AD-Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem and most of the city Diaspora-The dispersal of the Jews from their homeland Diaspora-The dispersal of the Jews from their homeland

Romans exiled, imprisoned or executed Christians for refusing to worship Roman gods Thousands were crucified, burned, or killed by wild animals in the circus arenas

Constantine Constantine Constantine-First Roman emperor to accept Christianity

313 AD-Edict of Milan 313 AD-Edict of Milan

Heresy-Any belief that appeared to contradict basic church teachings

New Testament New Testament Church leaders compiled the fours gospels, the Epistles of Paul and other documents into one source called the New Testament

Nicene Creed-Defined the basic beliefs of the church

The Rise of Christianity 63 BC- Roman Empire Spread to Judea 6 AD- Judea became a Roman Province Jesus- Born Jewish in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, raised in the village of Nazareth He began his public ministry at the age of 30 Gospels- the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus (First four books of the New Testament) (Written by his disciples, also known as apostles) Jesus was crucified in Ad 29 Apostles believed he was the messiah The Cross became the symbol for his followers Christianity from the Greek-Christos, Meaning “messiah” or “savior” Peter- The first bishop of Rome (Pope) Paul- wrote (epistles) letters to believers-Christianity should welcome all converts 66 AD- Zealots rebelled against Rome 70 AD- Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem and most of the city Diaspora- The dispersal of the Jews from their homeland Romans exiled, imprisoned or executed Christians for refusing to worship Roman gods Thousands were crucified, burned or killed by wild animals in the circus arenas Constantine- First Roman emperor to accept Christianity 313 AD- Edict of Milan Heresy- Any belief that appeared to contradict basic teachings Church leaders compiled the four gospels, the Epistles of Paul and other documents into one source called the New Testament. Nicene Creed- Defined the basic beliefs of the church