1. Rise of Christianity

2. Christianity: Origins Jesus born around 6 to 4 B.C.E. Born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth in northern Palestine. (JERUSALEM) Jesus was both a Jew & a Roman subject. Christianity is based on Jesus Christ’s teachings. (rooted in Jewish tradition)

3. Christianity: Beliefs Jesus accepted 10 Commandments Jesus is the Son of God

4. Christianity: Beliefs MONOTHEISTIC—belief in 1 god According to the bible Jesus died to save the world. (Bible) If you accept Jesus as your savior, you will have eternal life. One should lead a good life and follow God’s word (in the Bible).

5. Christianity: Beliefs Christians believe in the Covenant Jesus taught mercy and sympathy for the poor & helpless.

6. Christianity: Beliefs Christians believe in the Covenant Jesus taught mercy and sympathy for the poor & helpless. “Love your enemies

7. Christianity: Beliefs Christians believe in the Covenant Jesus taught mercy and sympathy for the poor & helpless. “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you

8. Christianity: Beliefs Christians believe in the Covenant Jesus taught mercy and sympathy for the poor & helpless. “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, pray for those who mistreat you.

9. Christianity: Beliefs Christians believe in the Covenant Jesus taught mercy and sympathy for the poor & helpless. “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, pray for those who mistreat you…Do for others just what you want them to do for you.” (The Gospel of Luke, 6:27-31)

10. Christianity: Sacred Texts Holy bible: 2 parts Old Testament –Includes: Hebrew scriptures = 10 Commandments & Dead Sea Scrolls (Torah) New Testament –Includes: The story of Jesus & his teachings (first 4 books) = Gospel

11. Christianity: Leaders God = Father, Son, & Holy Ghost Jesus = Messiah (“savior”) or Christ (“Chosen one”) Prophets = Abraham, Moses, & John the Baptist, etc. Disciples = 12 Apostles Clergy = Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, & Nuns. (Teachers & Servants of God)

12. Christianity: Holidays Christmas = Birth of Christ Lent = Recognition of Self denial (Jesus 40 days in the Desert) Easter = Resurrection of Christ Pentecost = Decent of Holy Spirit (Feast on 7 th Sunday after Easter)

13. Christianity Death of Jesus & Spreading of Christianity

14. Christianity: Death of Jesus 29 C.E. Jesus visited Jerusalem & was greeted by crowds as the Messiah or king. Chief priests of the Jews denied that he was the Messiah and said his teaching were blasphemy, or contempt for God. Roman governor Pontius Pilate arrested Jesus and had him sentenced to death by crucifixion.

15. Christianity: Death of Jesus Jesus’ body disappeared Jesus ascended into heaven Strengthened his followers Peter 1 st apostle – spread the teachings of Jesus throughout Palestine & Syria

16. Peter was probably the founder of the Christian Church of Rome. Peter was the first POPE.

17. Christianity: Spreads Cross becomes Symbol of Christianity -Paul had a vision of Christ -Paul Spreads Christianity during Pax Romana

18. Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity: Section 4 Progress Monitoring Transparency 8 of 8

19. Color Transparency 32: Spread of Christianity 7 of 8

20. Christianity: Spreads (Widespread Appeal) Embraced all people (slaves, poor, & nobles) Gave hope to powerless People who were disgusted by extravagances of imperial Rome Personal relationship with a loving God Eternal life after death

21. Christianity: Spreads (Persecution) Do not write this down Roman rulers used Christians as scapegoats for political and economic troubles. Nero blamed the Great Fires on Christians (64 C.E.) Apostles Peter & Paul were put to death, after 60 C.E. Persecuted regarded as MARTYRS. Millions in R.E./missionaries = beyond

22. Christianity: Spreads Do not write this down (312 C.E.) Constantine had a vision of the cross of light bearing the inscription, “ In the sign, conquer.” (380 C.E.) Theodosius made Christianity the empire’s official religion.