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Christianity in Rome

Christianity in Rome. Origin. Rome makes Judea a province It is North East of Egypt and South of Syria. Jesus of Nazareth. Birth: Born in Bethlehem (6-4 B.C.) Miraculous birth by Mary First profession: Carpenter Baptized by John the Baptist (cousin) Starts ministry at age 30.

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Christianity in Rome

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  1. Christianity in Rome

  2. Origin • Rome makes Judea a province • It is North East of Egypt and South of Syria

  3. Jesus of Nazareth • Birth: Born in Bethlehem (6-4 B.C.) • Miraculous birth by Mary • First profession: Carpenter • Baptized by John the Baptist (cousin) • Starts ministry at age 30

  4. Jesus Public Ministry • Monotheism belief • Upholds the 10 Commandments • God has a personal relationship with people • Love: Neighbors, Enemies, Yourself • “Do to others as you want them to do to you” • Miracles • Healings/Raising the Dead • This world will end and God will make a new one

  5. Jesus Crucifixion • Jewish leaders become jealous of Jesus’ popularity • Convicts him on religious grounds • Pontius Pilate is governor of Judea and allows Jesus’ crucifixion • Jesus dies by crucifixion on a cross • Suffocates to death • Dies at age 33

  6. Jesus’ Resurrection • After 3 days and nights of death the followers of Jesus (disciples) say he was raised from the dead • This gives the divinity of Jesus • Disciples become Apostles and spread Christianity across Roman Empire • Not popular at first, but gains much momentum to become one of the most dominant religions; even until today

  7. 1st Jewish Rebellion • Romans conquers Judea/ Israel in 66 A.D. • Jews rebel against this dominate force in 70 A.D. • Maccabees are the main rebelling force • Hanukah story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi7nfezhHkM

  8. 1st Jewish Rebellion Cont. • Romans storm Jerusalem • Destroy the temple completely except for the Western Wall • Masada • Jewish counterattack • Eventually fell to the Romans in 73 A.D. • Half million Jews died

  9. 2nd Jewish Rebellion • Happened in 132 A.D. • Half million Jews died • The political state of the Jews completely destroyed • The land’s name is changed from Judea to Palestine • Driven from their homeland (Diaspora) • Most survivors travel north and settle in upper Europe (Germanic states, and Slavic states)

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