Christanity-
religion has always played a large role in roman society.
Jesus of Nazareth- viewed as the messiah or savior by christians, born in the town of bethlehaem in judeea, baptized by john the baptist, he took up carpentry, at the age of 30 he then took up ministry.
History of Jesus-historical records of the time mention very little about jesus. main source of information abouot his main teachings are the gospels, these gospels were written by his disciples or pupils called apostles
Jesus' Death- jesus was growing in popularity annd this concerned roman and jewish leaders, a govenor of rome named pontiuus pialte accused jesus of defying the authority of rome, he then was crucified on a wooden cross.
Spreading Christianity- after Jesus' death, the followers of Jesus continued to spread his ideas. Despite the large amount of political and religious opposion, the new religion of christianity began to spread.
Paul- a man who really influenced the spreading of christianity. was once a jew, and against christianity. he was able to do many of his speeches, and travel throughout the roman empire because it was during pax romana.
Charts- Christian- belief that jesus is the messiah, acceptance of gentiles and jew alike.
Jewish-belief that jews are the chosen people, adherence to jewish law
Both- belief in one god.
Organization chart- pope talked to bishops, bishops talked to priests, priests talked to the people
MARTYRS- were people willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of belief.
Constatine accepting christianity- constantine was fighting over the leadership of rome. he then prayed to the christian god, and saw a cross
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