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The Rise of Christianity
World History IMs. Reed
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Christianity Begins
• Judea was a province of the Roman Empire, home to the Jewish people.
• Jesus was said to be born in Bethlehem around 6-4 BC to Jewish parents.
• Raised in Nazareth, he was a carpenter until age 30.
• Jesus began to preach growing a personal relationship with God and stressed helping others (specifically the poor)
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The Death of Jesus
• Many proclaimed Jesus to be the Messiah and son of God. This did not go over well with Roman authorities who were growing worried over Jesus’ growing influence.
• Jesus was sentenced to be crucified.
• Jesus’ followers believed that he was resurrected after death and ascended to heaven.
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Christianity Spreads
• The followers of Jesus became known as Christians and knowledge of Jesus spread through the Roman Empire through Apostles.
• Apostles were Jesus’ original chosen followers.
• The most important of these was Paul. He traveled spreading messages of salvation for all those who accept Jesus.
• The New Testament became the collections of writings about Jesus and was added to the Jewish Old Testament to create the Bible. The center of the Christian belief system.
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Problems in the Roman World
• Christianity was monotheistic and the Romans were polytheistic. The Romans persecuted many Christians because of their refusal to worship the Roman gods.
• Christianity was not liked by Roman officials because it was a popular message to the poor and lower parts of Roman society. They found the message of salvation appealing.
• Those who died due to persecution were called Martyrs and were the inspiration for many early Christians.
• Christians were blamed for the problems of society.
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• Christian oppression changes with
Emperor Constantine!
Looking Ahead