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The rise of Christianity

The rise of Christianity. The Christian Church . New terms. Persecute Martyr Hierarchy Clergy Laity Doctrine Gospel Pope. A growing faith. Roman Empire helped to spread Christianity Peace and order Language Latin or Greek Christian message gave meaning to people’s lives

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The rise of Christianity

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  1. The rise of Christianity The Christian Church

  2. New terms • Persecute • Martyr • Hierarchy • Clergy • Laity • Doctrine • Gospel • Pope

  3. A growing faith • Roman Empire helped to spread Christianity • Peace and order • Language • Latin or Greek • Christian message gave meaning to people’s lives • Reached out to the poor and the powerless who led very hard lives • Appealed to emotions and promised happiness after death • What is the purpose of religion? • Part of a group • New roles for women

  4. How did the Romans treat Christians? • Roman officials began to see Christians as a threat • Expected everyone to worship the emperor as a god • Refused to serve in the army or hold public office • Criticized Roman festivals and games • Persecution began during Nero’s reign

  5. Christian Catacombs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=cIHGlj_MoxY

  6. Rome adopts Christianity • 312 Constantine accepts Christianity • Edict of Milan • Theodosius • Made Christianity Rome’s official religion • 392 • Outlawed other religions

  7. The Early Church

  8. The early Church • Decisions made by church leaders created doctrine • Writing the New Testament • Jesus left no writings Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John Writings from church leaders

  9. Who is the Pope? • Archbishop of Rome began to claim power over the other bishops • Authority of Peter • Capital of the empire • Gained significant amount of power during middle ages

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