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More on Christianity. WHEN: Founded in 33 AD, this is when Christ died. SYMBOLS: cross, dove, fish, alpha/omega House of Worship: Church, chapel Place founded: Palestine . Jesus Christ. 1. Jesus Christ- believed to be the messiah (savior) promised by GOD in the Old Testament
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More on Christianity • WHEN: Founded in 33 AD, this is when Christ died. • SYMBOLS: cross, dove, fish, alpha/omega • House of Worship: Church, chapel • Place founded: Palestine
Jesus Christ • 1.Jesus Christ- believed to be the messiah (savior) promised by GOD in the Old Testament • born a Jew and Roman subject in Bethlehem (present-day Israel) • Freed believers from sin and offered resurrection in the afterlife
Resurrection: rise from the dead and enter Heaven) • Age 30, Jesus taught, did good works and performed miracles • Crucified by Jews and Romans at age 33 • Rose from the dead after 3 days
New World Religion • The widespread appeal of Christianity: • Embraced all people • Gave hope to the powerless • Appealed to those who were against the extravagances of Rome • Personal relationship with God • Promised eternal life after death.