Christianity and Bible

1. Christianity and Bible

2. Two sources of knowing the western culture: Greek-Roman culture; Christianity and Bible

3. Origin of Christianity • Christianity originated in Palestine in the 1st century AD.—Roman peace • At the very beginning, Christianity was illegal religion and Christians were persecuted. • Jesus was crucified. • The greatest contributor to the rise of Christianity was Constantine.

5. Rise of Christianity • Constantine I issued the Edict of Milan in 313. It granted religious freedom to all , and made Christianity legal. • In 392 A.D., Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the empire and outlawed all other religions. • Christianity changed from an object of oppression to a weapon in the hands of the ruling class.

6. The Bible • The Bibleis a collection of religious writings • “Testament”--- “agreement”, the agreement between God and Man. • the Old Testament --- about God and the laws of God (consists of 39 books) • the New Testament --- the gospels which describe the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (consists of 27 books)

7. The Old Testament • Hebrews—the ancestors of Jews—means the wanders • Hebrews—the chosen people of God • Promise of God to Abraham: Canaan (southeastern Palestine)

8. The Old Testament • The OldTestament consists of 39 books, the oldest and most important of which are the first five books, called Pentateuch.(摩西五书） • HebrewBible the chosen people

9. The Pentateuch • Genesis: a religious account of the origin of the Hebrew people, including the origin of the world and of man. • Exodus: a religious history of the Hebrews during their departure from Egypt, the period when they began to receive God’s Law.

10. Genesis • Chaos • Light—the first day • Sky—the second day • Sea & Land—the third day • Sun & Moon—the fourth day • Living creatures in the sky and sea—the fifth day • Man and other living creatures on the land—the sixth day • Holy day—the seventh day

11. Chaos

12. Eden

14. The Fall of Man • Adam & Eve • Serpent • The forbidden tree • God’s Punishment • Original sin它是指人类生而俱来的、洗脱不掉的“罪行”。从始祖亚当遗传下来的罪。

15. Seven original sins • Lust • Gluttony • Greed • Sloth • Wrath • Envy • Pride

16. 亚当的后代—该隐杀害亚伯—自相残杀之源

17. Noah and his family

18. Noah’s Ark • 灾难中避难所 • 2012

19. Babel-变乱 Babel

20. The Pentateuch • Genesis: a religious account of the origin of the Hebrew people, including the origin of the world and of man. • Exodus: a religious history of the Hebrews during their flight from Egypt, the period when they began to receive God’s Law.

21. Exodus（出埃及记） • Abraham—to the promised land—Canaan • Famine—leave Canaan for Egypt • Pharaoh • Moses—flight from Egypt

27. Pharaoh

28. Hebrew boys • The birth of Moses

29. The Finding of Moses

30. The holy spirit appeared in front of Moses.

31. Moses and Aaron came to the Pharaoh

32. The Exodus—埃及王子

33. The Ten Commandments(十诫） • 1. “I am The Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.” • 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.

34. 3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God. • 4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. • 5. Honor your father and your mother. • 6. You shall not murder. • 7. You shall not commit adultery. • 8. You shall not steal. • 9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. • 10. You shall not covet your neighbor's house.

35. The New Testament • The Four Gospels • Matthew • Mark • Luke • John • They tell of the birth, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus.

36. The New Testament • Life and miracles of Jesus Christ: • His birth • His miracles • 12 apostles • The last supper and the betrayal of Juda • Crucifixion • Resurrection • Trinity—son, father, holy spirit

37. Some stories in the N.T.: (1).The Birth of Jesus Christ & Mary Joseph

38. (2) Twelve Apostles

39. (3) His Miracles

40. (4) The Last Supper • The feast of Passover

42. (5) The betrayal of Juda

43. (6) The Crucifixion (the death of Christ on the cross)

44. (7) Resurrection of Jesus

45. (8) The Last Judgment

46. Some basic ideas of Christian faith • First, the creation made by God. • Second, original sin and redemption. • Third, paradise and hell. • Jesus Christ as the son of God.

47. Lords Prayer • Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heavenGive us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins,as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours. Now and forever. Amen

48. 主祷文 • 我们在天上的父，愿人都尊你的名为圣。愿你的国降临，愿你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。我们日用的饮食，今日赐给我们。免我们的债，如同我们免了人的债。不叫我们遇见试探，救我们脱离凶恶。因为国度，权柄，荣耀，全是你的，直到永远，阿门。

49. Some sayings and idioms • Misfortunes never come single. (祸不单行) • Every man must carry his cross. (每个人必须背他自己的十字架) • The love of money is the root of all evil . (贪财是万恶之源) • Doubting Thomas (怀疑的托马斯)指那些不肯轻易相信别人的人 • The apple of the/one's eye （眼睛中的瞳孔）表示特别珍视的东西

50. an eye for an eye （以眼还眼） • a tooth for a tooth • clean hands （洁净的手） 廉洁、清白 • old Adam (老亚当) “本性的罪恶”。 • a wolf in sheep’s skin” 指“伪装友善的敌人，口蜜腹剑的人”， • 30 pieces of silver”意为“受贿出卖某人”。 • feet of clay（泥足、致命的弱点） • Adam’s apple