1. The Rise of Christianity
Chapter 6
Section 4

2. Key Terms
Jesus
Apostle
Paul
Diaspora
Constantine
Bishop
Peter
Pope

3. The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Roman power came to Judea in 63 BC
Judea at first was independent
AD 6 made of province of Rome
God promised to send a messiah to restore the kingdom

4. Jesus of Nazareth Between 4 and 6 BC Jesus was born
Born in Bethlehem
Raised in Nazareth
Baptized by John the Baptist
Was a carpenter
Age 30 began public ministry
Christianity- teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

5. Jesus of Nazareth Taught for three years Performed miracles
Taught 10 Commandments
Gods personal relationship with man
God would end wickedness
Establish kingdom after death for people who repent for their sins

6. A Growing Movement Teaching are from the Gospel
First 4 books of New Testament
Little historical reference
Written by his disciples
Disciples small group of followers
Apostles-12 men especially chosen by Jesus

7. A Growing Movement His fame grew Attracted large crowds
Ignore wealth message for the poor.
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the world”

8. Jesus’ Death Roman and Jewish leaders concerned
AD 29 Jesus visited Jerusalem
Greeted as king and messiah
Chief priests denied he was the messiah
Teachings were blasphemy

9. Jesus’ Death Pontius Pilate accused Jesus of defying Rome
Pilate sentenced him to be crucified
Body disappears from the tomb
Jesus started to appear
Ascended into heaven
Became Jesus Christ (Greek for savior)

10. Christianity Spreads Through an Empire
Followers spread message of triumph over death
New religion based on Jesus’ messages
Spread throughout the empire

11. APOSTLE PAUL Influence on development of Christianity
Had a vision of Jesus
Spread message for the rest of his life
Pax Romana provided ideal conditions
Travel
Exchange of ideas

12. Apostle Paul Latin and Greek easily understood Paul wrote Epistles
Jesus was the son of God who died for people’s sins
Christianity welcomed all converts
Enabled it to become more than local religion
Paul dispersed with some Jewish requirements to become Christian

13. Jewish Rebellion AD 66 Jews rebelled AD 70 Romans stormed Jerusalem
Destroyed the Temple
Western wall all that is left
Jews in Massada held out till AD 71

14. Jewish Rebellion AD 132 Half a million Jews die
Jewish political state ceased to exists for 1800 years
Diaspora- Jews driven from their home

15. Persecution of Christians
Christians refused to worship Roman gods
Rulers used Christians as scapegoats
Roman imprisoned or executed Christians
Thousands crucified, burned, killed by wild animal
Marty-person willing to die for an idea

16. A World Religion Despite persecution become a powerful force
Why Christianity grew
Embraced all people
Gave hope to the powerless
Appealed to those who repelled extravagances
Promised eternal life

17. Constantine accepts Christianity
AD 312 fighting three rivals
Milvian Bridge battle he prays and sees a cross
Orders artisans to put the cross on their shield
Constantine victorious
Edict of Milan-approves Christianity

18. Early Christian Church
AD 380 Theodosius mad it the emperor’s official religion
Priest led each small group
Bishop-supervised several local churches
Peter traveled to Rome and became the first bishop

19. Early christian church
Jesus referred to Peter as the rock
Eucharist-memory of last supper (bread and wine)
All priests and bishops trace authority to him
Every major city has a bishop
Peter was the first Pope
Bishop of Rome was leader of the whole church

20. A Single Voice Disagreements developed
Hersey- anyone who did not believe
Compiled New Testament
Contained the 4 Gospels, the Epistles of Paul

21. A Single Voice New Testament added to Hebrew Bible
AD 325 Constantine solidifies teachings
Calls leaders to Nicaea in Anatolia
Nicene Creed- defined the beliefs of the church

22. The Fathers of the Church
Augustine Bishop of Hippo AD 346
Augustine taught people they needed grace of God to be saved
Had to receive the sacraments

23. The Fathers of the Church
After Rome was sacked
The city of God could not be destroyed
As Christianity rose Rome declined
Increasing foreign and domestic problems