religion was a very large thing in Rome and as the empire grew so did the religion.
Jesus of Nazareth took up carpentry then at 30 became minister and performed miracles.
very little records besides gospels. The gospels were wrote by his disciples.
Jesus was growing popular so Pontius Pilate accused him of defying authority.
He then was nailed to the wooden cross.
After Jesus death his followers spread his ideas.
Despite political and religious opposition Christianity spread.
Paul influenced Christianity and held speeches talking about Jesus.
Christians believe in a messiah
Jewish Belive that Jews are the chosen people
Pope talks to bishops to priest to the people
Martyrs were people willing to sacrifice there life for what they believe.
Christians were prosecuted because they refused to worship roman gods.
Thousands were crucified burnt or killed by wiled animals in circus arenas.
Became world religion because embraced all people
gave hope to powerless
Appealed to those who were repelled by the extravagances of imperial Rome
Personal relationship with god
promised eternal life.
Constantine accepting Christianity was leader of Rome going to loose battle so he prayed and they were victorious
He accepted Christianity after this.
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