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Christianity

Christianity. Do Now. Name That Guy According to the textbook (p. 15), this apostle had a major influence on spreading Christianity. 2.1 billion adherents. Largest World Religion (33% of world’s population). Emergence of Christianity. Judea (modern day Israel)

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Christianity

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  1. Christianity Do Now Name That Guy According to the textbook (p. 15), this apostle had a major influence on spreading Christianity.

  2. 2.1 billion adherents • Largest World Religion (33% of world’s population)

  3. Emergence of Christianity • Judea (modern day Israel) • Jesus preaches in Jerusalem circa 29 A.D.

  4. Jesus’ teachings • Through him, God completing salvation long promised to Israel • Son of God • “Do unto others as you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets”

  5. Jesus’ teachings • “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind…” • “Love your neighbor as yourself…” • Humility, charity, and love towards others

  6. Judea was under Roman rule at the time... • “How might Jesus’s teachings have threatened the power of Roman rulers? • Called the “king of the Jews” by some, the Roman governor viewed him as a threat

  7. DaVinci's “Last Supper”

  8. Crucifixion • Why did the Roman governor order the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus? Called by some “king of the Jews,” Jesus is seen as a political threat

  9. Resurrection • Followers claim Jesus had overcome death • Believe Jesus to be the ‘Messiah’, deliverer of Israel. • Leads to a spread of Christianity

  10. Trinity

  11. Influential Figures • Simon Peter Jewish fisherman Spokesperson for the disciples Martyrdom in Rome Popes viewed as successors of Peter

  12. Influential Figures • Paul • Jewish Roman citizen • Took the message of Jesus to Gentiles (non-Jews)

  13. Influential Figures • Jesus’ death made up for the sins of all people • Jesus Christ • accept Christ, be saved

  14. BibleakaNew Testament • New Testament – second part of the Christian Bible Contains: • Written Gospels • Disciples letters and recorded teachings

  15. Christmas • “Christ’s Mass” • Celebrates the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem • Christian customs: accompanied by gift-giving

  16. Easter • Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus three days after his crucifixion. • Most important day of the Church year

  17. Afterlife Faith in Jesus

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