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The Origins of Christianity

The Origins of Christianity. Chapter 11 section 3 & 4. Judea under Roman Rule. Rome took control of Judea in 63 BC. The Jewish inhabitants prayed that God would send a Messiah to save them from oppression. 1 group of Jews called Zealots, killed Romans and refused to pay taxes.

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The Origins of Christianity

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  1. The Origins of Christianity Chapter 11 section 3 & 4

  2. Judea under Roman Rule Rome took control of Judea in 63 BC. The Jewish inhabitants prayed that God would send a Messiah to save them from oppression. 1 group of Jews called Zealots, killed Romans and refused to pay taxes. 2 main groups of Jews Pharisees & Sadducees.

  3. Jesus’ Life & Teachings Jesus was the descendant of the Jewish King David. He became known as the champion of the poor & outcasts to society & he could heal the sick.

  4. Oppression, Arrest, & Death In 33AD Jesus went to Jerusalem for Passover. The leaders of the city feared a riot, so they arrested Jesus and had him killed. 3 days after his death, his tomb was said to be empty.

  5. The Spread of Christianity Jesus had 12 trusted followers, called apostles or disciples. When he died, Peter, the head apostle, became leader of the new church. The first followers still considered themselves Jews. They followed Jewish law and traditions. They read the Hebrew Bible and prayed in synagogues.

  6. In 66AD the Zealots had a huge rebellion against Rome. Their holy temple was destroyed and they were forbidden to live in Jerusalem. Paul is considered an apostle, though he is NOT one of the original 12. He founded churches, preached, wrote letters, helped to convert other to Christianity. So many people were converting that it became its own religion.

  7. Christianity & the Empire Reasons that Christianity took so well were, the moral teachings, its monotheism, and the equality of all people. People could worship their own gods in the R.E. as long as they also worshipped the Roman gods as a sign of loyalty. In 64 AD a fire destroyed much of Rome and Emperor Nero blamed the Christians.

  8. The persecution of Christians continued until the reign of Constantine. In 313 he ended the persecution of the Christians and became Christian himself. In 380, a later Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.

  9. The Christian Bible Centered on the life and teachings of Jesus. The New Testament was written between 50 and 150 AD. By the 300’s they were collected and began to circulate. Written in the forms of letters and stories.

  10. Beliefs about God Christians believe Jesus is not only the Messiah but also the son of God. Others believe he is God in human form. To a Christian what happens to a person after they die depends on how they live and if the person believed in Jesus. Christians believe that God exists in 3 forms, the father, the son and the holy spirit (the trinity)

  11. Practicing Christianity • Most of Jesus teachings have to do with ethics, right and wrong and how to treat others. • Rituals that most Christians participate in; • Sundays are a day of rest and prayer. • Holy Communion (Bread and wine) • Baptism • Christmas & Easter

  12. Judeo-Christian Tradition Judaism Christianity Believe in 1 God Read the Hebrew Bible Ethical Codes Believe in the 10 Commandments Believe in 1 God Read the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) Ethical Codes Believe in the 10 Commandments

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