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THE R
ISE O
F
CHRISTI
ANITY
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Rome conquered Judea in 63 BCE
Roman religious tolerance allowed Jews to maintain their religion
A few groups resisted Roman control
ROMAN CONTROL OF JUDEA
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Zealots wanted to drive the Romans out and restore the Kingdom of Israel
The MessiahSome were waiting for the prophesied Messiah who would restore the Kingdom of Israel
JEWISH RESISTANCE
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The teachings of Jesus gained him many followers
Jesus’ following alarmed authorities
Jesus was executed by the Romans to ease political tensions
JESUS OF NAZARETH
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Christianity was originally a branch of Judaism
The most loyal followers spread the message to Jewish communities
Paul removed some Jewish traditions from the message to wider appeal
SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY
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Christianity was at first resisted because it was monotheistic
Appealed to the masses because salvation was available to all
Constantine converted and made it legal
Theodosius made it the official religion of the empire
ROMAN ACCEPTANCE
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Priests were trained in rituals important to Christians
Bishops were the head of the church in cities
Patriarchs were the leaders in the most important cities
Pope (bishop of Rome) claimed authority from Peter
THE EARLY CHURCH