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Christianity. Do Now. Name That Guy According to the textbook (p. 15), this apostle had a major influence on spreading Christianity. 2.1 billion adherents. Largest World Religion (33% of world’s population). Emergence of Christianity. Judea (modern day Israel)
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Christianity Do Now Name That Guy According to the textbook (p. 15), this apostle had a major influence on spreading Christianity.
2.1 billion adherents • Largest World Religion (33% of world’s population)
Emergence of Christianity • Judea (modern day Israel) • Jesus preaches in Jerusalem circa 29 A.D.
Jesus’ teachings • Through him, God completing salvation long promised to Israel • Son of God • “Do unto others as you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets”
Jesus’ teachings • “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind…” • “Love your neighbor as yourself…” • Humility, charity, and love towards others
Judea was under Roman rule at the time... • “How might Jesus’s teachings have threatened the power of Roman rulers? • Called the “king of the Jews” by some, the Roman governor viewed him as a threat
Crucifixion • Why did the Roman governor order the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus? Called by some “king of the Jews,” Jesus is seen as a political threat
Resurrection • Followers claim Jesus had overcome death • Believe Jesus to be the ‘Messiah’, deliverer of Israel. • Leads to a spread of Christianity
Influential Figures • Simon Peter Jewish fisherman Spokesperson for the disciples Martyrdom in Rome Popes viewed as successors of Peter
Influential Figures • Paul • Jewish Roman citizen • Took the message of Jesus to Gentiles (non-Jews)
Influential Figures • Jesus’ death made up for the sins of all people • Jesus Christ • accept Christ, be saved
BibleakaNew Testament • New Testament – second part of the Christian Bible Contains: • Written Gospels • Disciples letters and recorded teachings
Christmas • “Christ’s Mass” • Celebrates the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem • Christian customs: accompanied by gift-giving
Easter • Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus three days after his crucifixion. • Most important day of the Church year
Afterlife Faith in Jesus