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Spread of Christianity

Spread of Christianity. Quiz. Who were the very staunch, or strict, group of Jews who lived in Judea and refused to succumb to Roman rule? This man was born in 3-4 B.C. and grew up worshipping Jewish Law. He would later go on to do some extraordinary things.

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Spread of Christianity

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  1. Spread of Christianity

  2. Quiz • Who were the very staunch, or strict, group of Jews who lived in Judea and refused to succumb to Roman rule? • This man was born in 3-4 B.C. and grew up worshipping Jewish Law. He would later go on to do some extraordinary things. • This man recruited 12 ______________ which literally meant, “a person sent forth”. • In what fashion was this man sent to death? • Those who believed Jesus was the messiah, or Christ, were soon called ________________.

  3. Paul • Never met Jesus • Had a vision of Jesus speaking to him • Spread his Christianity to Rome • True Missionary

  4. Christians Oppressed • Tolerant attitude within the Roman Empire not extended to Christianity • Rumors spread Christians engaged in evil practices

  5. Martyrs • People who suffer or die for their beliefs • Many Christians were used as scapegoats • Peter and Paul

  6. Faith Spreads • People found comfort in Jesus’ message • Unity of the Roman empire helped • Traveled Roman Roads • Traveled across the Mediterranean

  7. Constantine • Persecution of Christians ended in A.D. 313 • Edict of Milan • Granted freedom of worship to all citizens of the Roman Empire

  8. Structuring the Church Pope / Patriarch • Only men were eligible to become members of the clergy Bishop Bishop Bishop Diocese Priest + Community Diocese Priest + Community Diocese Priest + Community

  9. Differences Arise • Heresies – beliefs said to be contrary to official Church teachings • An East / West clash • Latin speaking Bishops in the West (Popes) • Greek speaking East with the other 4 patriarchs

  10. Homework • 2 Paragraphs • Compare and Contrast the lives of Peter and Paul • Use – Text Book (p. 169-p.170) • Use – Outside Resources • Typed or Handwritten

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