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The Origins of Christianity & The Roman Empire. Hannah Schneider. Junior/Senior World Hist. & Civ.
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The Origins of Christianity & The Roman Empire Hannah Schneider Junior/Senior World Hist. & Civ. WH.2.11 Roman Civilization: Explain the origins of Christianity, including the lives and teachings of Jesus and Paul, and the relationships of early Christians with officials of the Roman Empire.
The Origins if Christianity & The Roman Empire • Where did Christianity begin? • Jesus • Paul & Martyrs • Christianity & The Roman Empire
Background Info • Judaism • Torah • Savior • Monotheism V. Polytheism
Jesus Who was he and what did he do? • Savior • Created a divide in the Jewish Church • Demanded better of people. • Martyr
Paul & Martyrs • Pharisee • Converted • Evangelist • At death earned martyrdom. • Martyrs • Most died by Rome. • Would not deny their faith. Map of Travels
Christianity V. Rome Expectations of humans are very high. Live to please your higher power. Worship one God. (monotheism) Extremely Liberal Live for Earthly happiness. Worship the pagan god(s) that fits your personality. (polytheism)
Review Where did Christianity begin? Name two Roman deities. Where was one place that Paul visited? What is the name of the book used by the Jews? What is a martyr? Why did Rome not accept Christianity?