1. A) Jesus Christ (3 BC – AD 33) 1) Judea = birthplace = Roman control
    
II) The Rise of Christianity
A) Jesus Christ (3 BC – AD 33)
        1) Judea = birthplace = Roman control
        2) “Messiah” = savior: from Rome or from sin?
       3) Parables: common stories with a message
          a) Good Samaritan: traveler helps injured man
           b) Prodigal Son: father forgives foolish son
       4) Crucifixion: too popular; executed as criminal
5) Resurrection: comes back to life ! ? ! ? !