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September 26, 2007. Daily Opener September 26, 2007. What is the most sacred of the Jewish texts? What is the most solemn of the Jewish holidays? What is a proverb?. Christianity.
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Daily Opener September 26, 2007 • What is the most sacred of the Jewish texts? • What is the most solemn of the Jewish holidays? • What is a proverb?
Christianity • Christianity, a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, spread throughout the Roman Empire
Jesus • Born in Bethlehem • Raised Jewish – studied laws & teachings
The Teacher • Traveled & preached of God’s mercy & goodness • Beginnings of the New Testament
The Romans • Roman rule • Tolerated other religions • Threatened by the teachings of Jesus • Arrested Jesus around AD 30
Crucifixion • Jesus crucified – nailed to a cross • Buried by followers
Resurrection • 3 days after burial Jesus rose from the dead • Stayed with disciples for 40 days
The Messiah • Messiah – one anointed by God & would deliver Jews from foreign rule and restore the Kingdom of Israel • Jesus’ followers believed he was the Messiah