RISE OF CHRISTIANITY RELIGION IN ROME Rome has

RELIGION IN ROME • Rome has diverse religions • Generally absorbed conquered religions •

JESUS • Born near Jerusalem, descendent of King David • Life chronicled in the

HIS TEACHINGS • Jesus began preaching at age 30 • Rooted in Jewish tradition

DEATH • Jesus viewed as threat to Rome and Jewish priests • Jesus betrayed

SPREAD • The Apostles, 12 disciples, worked to spread Jesus teaching • Followed became

THE CHURCH • Emperor Constantine Legalized practice • Emperor Theodosius made it the official

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RISE OF CHRISTIANITY

RELIGION IN ROME • Rome has diverse religions • Generally absorbed conquered religions • Some turned to Mystery Religions • Emphasized rituals and promised rewards • Isis – women equal to men • Mithras – offered life after death • Tolerant as long as they honored Roman gods/emperors

JESUS • Born near Jerusalem, descendent of King David • Life chronicled in the first 4 books of New Testament • Called the Gospel • Gospels say he was of a virgin birth and is the Son of God

HIS TEACHINGS • Jesus began preaching at age 30 • Rooted in Jewish tradition • Claimed he would bring salvation and eternal life • Emphasized forgiveness, faith in God, and service

DEATH • Jesus viewed as threat to Rome and Jewish priests • Jesus betrayed by one of his 12 disciples • Crucified • Gospels claim he came back from the dead

SPREAD • The Apostles, 12 disciples, worked to spread Jesus teaching • Followed became known as Christians • A converted Missionary spread Christianity to non-Jews • Some Christians persecuted • Those killed became martyrs = people who die for beliefs

THE CHURCH • Emperor Constantine Legalized practice • Emperor Theodosius made it the official religion • Joining required baptism • Church services conducted by Clergy • Men only • Church hierarchy of patriarchs and bishops develops