Religion-large part of roman society but polytheistic was impersonal..as empire grew so did Christianity Jesus-viewed as Messiah born in bethelehem baptized by John took up carpentry at 30 took up ministry for 3 years he taught preached "performed miracles" historical records mentioned little of him most info comes from gospel written by his disciples called apostles grew in popularity concered Roman and Jewish leaders. Governor of ROme named Pontius Pilate accused Jesus of defying authority..crucified. after he died followers continued to spread ideas despite large political and religious opposition it spread. Paul influenced Christianity spoke a lot and traveled through empire during Pax Romana. Beliefs-believed Jesus was Messiah. accepted Jew and non Jew Jewish-believe jews are the chosen people adhere to jewish law Both believe in god and follow ten commandments Christian heirarchy-Pope-Bishop-priests-people Persecution-refused to worship roman gods thousands crucified burned or killed by wild animals were regarded as martyrs-people who sacrifice themselves for a belief or cause became world religion because it embraced all people gave hope appealed to people who didn't like extravagances of rome promised life after death personal relationship with god
Constantine accepted Christianity fighting over leadership of Rome prayed to God saw a cross ordered christian symbols on the shields successful in battle
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