The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity

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The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Seat work Students will quietly enter

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Seat work Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages 402 -407 with your row group. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Who was an influential Jewish teacher

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Who was an influential Jewish teacher whose followers believed he was the Messiah? Jesus People who die for their beliefs are: martyrs Who was the Emperor who ended Christian persecution in 313 A. D. and became a Christian himself? Emperor Constantine Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity How can new ideas affect us?

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity How can new ideas affect us? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Key Ideas Many Jews opposed Roman

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Key Ideas Many Jews opposed Roman rule in Judea. Jesus was an influential Jewish teacher whose followers believed he was the Messiah. Jesus’ followers founded Christianity and spread it to many people, despite Roman persecution. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Key Terms resurrection—coming back to life

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Key Terms resurrection—coming back to life baptism—ritual cleansing by plunging into water crucifixion—slow and painful Roman method of execution in which the victim was nailed or tied to a large cross and left to hang until dead conversion—a heartfelt change in one’s opinions or beliefs martyrs—people who die for their beliefs Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Jewish Groups Under Roman Rule Zealots

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Jewish Groups Under Roman Rule Zealots Saw Romans as foreign occupiers; hoped God would send a Messiah to save the Jews from oppression Pharisees Were educated and followed Jewish law; believed in resurrection Sadducees Came from upper class; supported Roman rule and Jewish traditions Other Groups Some isolated themselves; some practiced baptism. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity What new ideas came to the

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity What new ideas came to the Roman empire? Jesus’ Influence Life Events Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Teachings

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The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Two Important Teachings In the Book

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Two Important Teachings In the Book of Matthew, Jesus describes the two most important teachings or commandments from the Hebrew Bible. What are these commandments? Love God Love others Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

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The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity How did Christianity become a new

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity How did Christianity become a new religion? The apostles spread the new religion after Jesus’ death. More and more non-Jews became Christians. Paul traveled widely and preached about Christianity. Paul welcomed non-Jews, and argued that they did not have to follow all Jewish laws and traditions. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

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The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity The Spread of Christianity How did

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity The Spread of Christianity How did the Roman government help the spread of Christianity, even though it persecuted Christians? What were some of the reasons that Christianity appealed to people? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity The Roman Response Romans had mostly

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity The Roman Response Romans had mostly tolerated Jewish worship. Romans opposed Christianity as a new religion, fearing it would anger Roman gods and that Christians were disloyal. Emperor Nero falsely blamed Christians for a big fire, and began to persecute them. Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

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The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity and the Empire What was the

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity and the Empire What was the effect of Roman persecution on Christians? What events finally gave Christianity an official place in the Roman empire? Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Workbook page 164 Copyright © Pearson

The Roman Empire and Christianity Origins of Christianity Workbook page 164 Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

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