1. Chapter 16
Christianity

2. Section One The Beginnings Objective: to identify who Jesus was and
How he affected history by taking notes
From the power point and then using a
Sensory figure to illustrate Jesus.

3. The Life of Jesus
Born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth
Studied scriptures in Hebrew
He traveled around preaching to people in everyday language using parables.
Jews were waiting for a messiah to save them; refused to worship the Roman emperor and paying high taxes
Crucified, like lower criminals, outside of Jerusalem
His resurrection convinced his disciples that he was the Son of God.
Paul
Small groups of people who believed in Christ were meeting in Antioch, Corinth, Rome and other trading cities.
Paul taught Christianity to gentiles.
He spent his life spreading the Christian message throughout the Roman world.
He wrote letters to guide members of new communities.
Paul was the first missionary for Christianity.

4. The Teachings of Jesus Christ

5. Section Two Christianity and Rome
Objective: to identify who Constantine was and
How he affected history by taking notes
From the power point and then using a
Sensory figure to illustrate him.

6. The Roman Empire helped Christianity spread:
Pax Romana allowed missionaries to move across Roman lands
The system of roads made travel easy.
Most people spoke Latin or Greek which made it easier for missionaries to talk to them.
Romans had issues with those who practiced Christianity:
Christians did not want to serve in the army or hold public office.
Christians criticized Roman festivals and games.
Christianity taught all people were equal in heaven if they followed Jesus’ teachings.
Romans blamed Christians for disasters.
Christians were not allowed to use Roman burial grounds.

7. Christianity appealed to the poor and slaves who led bad lives.
Romans admired the courage of Christians.
Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire:
Romans grew tired of war.
Constantine I
Saw a flaming cross in sky
In hoc signo vinces - “In this sign you shall conquer”
Edict of Milan gave religious freedom to all people. Built churches. Used government money for Christian schools
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Theodosius
Followed Constantine I
Made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

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