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Do Now • How is Jesus viewed by the Romans? (pg. 72 ish)

Reading Quiz 1. Jesus was a prophet who preached throughout Judea in the name of what religion? 2. The procurator who ordered the crucifixion was A. ) Simon Peter B. ) Paul C. ) Spartacus D. ) Pontius Pilate 3. His followers believed Jesus to be A. ) The Magician B. ) God C. ) The Messiah D. ) Allah

Reading Quiz cont. 4. Paul’s letters as well as the teachings and writings of the other disciples make up the _____ or second book of the Christian Bible. 5. Starting during the reign of Nero (54 -68 AD) who did the Romans persecute and blame for problems within the empire?

Christianity See pages 72 -74 in textbook

Christianity • 2. 1 billion adherents • Primarily located in Europe, North America, South America • Largest World Religion (33% of world’s population) • Originated in Palestine (Canaan, Israel, Jerusalem, etc. )

Emergence of Christianity • A. D. 6, Judaea, under Roman rule • Unrest widespread in Judaea • Jews wanted freedom from Roman rule • Jewish man named Jesus begins to preach

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”

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

• Judea was under Roman rule at the time. . . • “How might Jesus’s teachings have threatened the power of Roman rulers?

Da. Vinci's “Last Supper”

Crucifixion • Turned over to Roman authorities • Crucified – nailed to a cross • Order by procurator Pontius Pilate

Resurrection • Followers claim Jesus had overcome death • Revealed himself to them • Believe Jesus to be the ‘Messiah’, deliverer of Israel. • A. D. 33, Christianity begins to spread

Spread of Christianity • Began as a religious movement within Judaism Jerusalem: • After reports of resurrection ten thousand converts in 60 days

Influential Figures • Simon Peter Jewish fisherman Spokesperson for the disciples “The Rock” Martyrdom in Rome Popes viewed as successors of Peter

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

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

• How were the teachings of Jesus preserved and passed on?

New Testament (The Bible) • Teachings first passed orally… • Letters from disciples to Christian Churches or individuals appear • A. D. 70 -100 – Oral accounts of Jesus become the ‘good news’ or written Gospels

New Testament • New Testament – second part of the Christian Bible Contains: 1. Written Gospels 2. Disciples letters and recorded teachings

Trinity • Christianity is monotheistic but unique… • God is one, but three distinct ‘persons’ constitute the one God; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit • Referred to as the Trinity

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

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

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