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Christianity. World History - LHS. Historical Jesus. Religion centered on life, teachings of Jesus Called “The Christ”, which means “ Annointed One” Jesus was a Jewish rabbi born around 4 AD His ministry (teachings) lasted about 3 years Traveled, spoke to crowds

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Christianity

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  1. Christianity World History - LHS

  2. Historical Jesus • Religion centered on life, teachings of Jesus • Called “The Christ”, which means “Annointed One” • Jesus was a Jewish rabbi born around 4 AD • His ministry (teachings) lasted about 3 years • Traveled, spoke to crowds • Performed miracles, including healing sick • Taught in parables (like Confucius)

  3. Historical Jesus • Claimed to speak as a prophet, with the authority of Yahweh (angered people) • Arrested, handed over to the Romans as a revolutionary (“King of the Jews”) • Crucifixion was cause of death of Jesus (punishment for common criminal) • Resurrection: 3 days post crucifix. = tomb empty! (appearances) • Christians believed he continued to teach until he ascended to Heaven

  4. Christianity: The Early Years • “Christianity ” started as a Jewish sect; it remained limited to Hebrews until about 100 AD, when the Church became open to gentiles (non-Jews) • Early Christians were willing to die for three beliefs • Jesus = son of God • Death & Resurrection • God’s love is infinite

  5. Roman Persecution • Emperor Nero (64-68 AD) blamed Roman fire on Christians & was first emperor to persecute • Systematic murder, crucifixion, of Christians • Other Emperors prohibited citizens from converting to Christianity

  6. Adoption of Christianity by Rome • In 313 AD, Emperor Constantine announced toleration of Christianity • Christianity spread quickly, from its scattered beginnings to the entire Roman Empire From Dark Blue = 325 AD To Light Blue = 600 AD

  7. Types of Christians Today • Roman Catholics – most common “Christian” (1.1 billion) • Pope traces lineage to apostle Peter • Based in Rome • Eastern Orthodox (Greek / Russian) (233 million) • Leader was ER Emperor • Later, became patriarch of Constantinople

  8. Types of Christians • Protestants disagreed with Catholic Church over abuses & corruption; broke away after 1520 (381 million) • Lutherans • Calvinism • Anglican • Baptists • Evangelicals • Quakers • Non-denominational

  9. Beliefs of Christianity • Monotheistic Faith • Catholics believe that God is 3 aspects in 1 • Father • Son • Holy Spirit • Protestants = less or no Holy Spirit • Other Christians = more about “son” and less about Father or Spirit Catholic Interpretation of Trinity

  10. Beliefs of Christianity • Jesus as son of God (savior of mankind) • Jesus’ teachings as guide for people to live their lives • Most important: God’s love is infinite • Second most imp: People should love their neighbor • Belief in (actual) Resurrection (symbol – eternal life) • Belief in prayer • All Christians pray to God • Catholics & O.C = Saints Shroud of Turin

  11. Beliefs of Christians • Church is God’s Body on Earth, but man is flawed; therefore sin is possible among priests • Baptism required as commitment to Christian faith (infants / adults) • Eucharist – ritual of last supper of Jesus, disciples (transubstantiation – big disagreement!)

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