Christianity and Rome Monotheism vs Polytheism Romans followed

Monotheism vs Polytheism • Romans followed similar religion as Greeks • Polytheism • Judaism

Early Christianity • Christianity will connect with many followers of Judaism • Judaism had

Jesus • Jesus was born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth in the Middle Eastern

Teachings of Jesus Justice and Morality Showing Mercy to all Peace and Non-Violence Turn

Roman Response • Emperor sees Jesus as threat to his power • Why would

Roman Response • Jesus will be executed by Romans with a crucifixion • Death

Spread of Christianity • Paul, an Apostle converts to Christianity after death of Jesus

Persecution • Romans were intolerant of Christians • The Christians worked for God and

Persecution • Many Christians will be executed in the Colosseum • Christianity will become

Christainity Established • After years of internal growth Christainity will eventually be accepted when

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Christianity and Rome

Monotheism vs Polytheism • Romans followed similar religion as Greeks • Polytheism • Judaism and Christianity believe in one God • Monotheism

Early Christianity • Christianity will connect with many followers of Judaism • Judaism had originated in Middle Eastern part of Roman Empire • Roman emperors had accepted Judaism early on although others would persecute them. • Jewish revolts were quickly crushed with many killed or enslaved

Jesus • Jesus was born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth in the Middle Eastern reaches of Roman empire • Jesus was born Jewish and was said to be Messiah- Son of God • Preaches throughout Middle East gaining many followers along way • Followers are known as 12 Apostles- with Peter being most influential

Teachings of Jesus Justice and Morality Showing Mercy to all Peace and Non-Violence Turn the other Cheek Love thy enemy

Roman Response • Emperor sees Jesus as threat to his power • Why would he think this? • Revolutionary Thinking • God more important than Emperor • Nonviolence goes against Roman values

Roman Response • Jesus will be executed by Romans with a crucifixion • Death of Jesus will only help spread his message • Apostles will continue to spread message throughout Rome

Spread of Christianity • Paul, an Apostle converts to Christianity after death of Jesus • Christianity evolves from sect of Judaism to own religion • More people believe that Jesus is the Messiah

Persecution • Romans were intolerant of Christians • The Christians worked for God and Jesus over the Emperor • Christian deny Roman gods, refused to partake in ceremonies • Christians will become scapegoats for Roman problems

Persecution • Many Christians will be executed in the Colosseum • Christianity will become more popular despite persecution • Executed become Martyrs- people who are killed for their beliefs • Christian values very comforting- everyone is equal, love and brotherhood, promise of salvation

Christainity Established • After years of internal growth Christainity will eventually be accepted when the Edict of Milan is passed under Emperor Constantine • Edict of Milan grants religious freedom throughout Empire • Emperor Theodosius will make Christainity official religion of Empire 80 years later.