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Chapter 5.4 The Rise of Christianity Intro • What religion was Jesus? • What was Jesus’ mission? • What are the differences/similarities between Judaism and Christianity? • Why was Jesus crucified? • Did the Roman Empire help or hurt the spread of Christianity? Focus Q: Friday, Sept. 19 • What are your hobbies? Extracurricular Activities? What gets you fired up? • What are you passionate about? Please keep you comments school appropriate!!! Guess how kids do on the 1st test… • Horribly! • Guess why? • They don’t study….. • How do you study? Focus Q • What do Christianity and Judaism have in common? (several things) • How was Christianity able to spread and become the official religion of the Roman Empire? What was the attitude of the Roman Empire towards various religions within its empire? 1. *They tolerated various religious traditions* As long as they honored Roman Gods and acknowledged the divine spirit of the Emperor Roman Gods Neptune God of the Seas Bacchus God of wine and revelry Mercury God of travelers, Communication… Jupiter King of the Gods What were the results of a Jewish rebellion in A.D. 66? 1. Roman armies level Jerusalem 2. 1000s of Jews were killed, enslaved 3. *Many Jews left Judea*—Diaspora What religion was Jesus? • Jewish • What we know of Jesus’ life comes from the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John How did Jesus use parables? • They were short stories that taught a moral lesson • • • • Where did Jesus’ teachings come from? *Jesus teachings rooted in Jewish Traditions* (exam) 1 God, accepted 10 commandments, Obey the law of Moses, Jesus defended the teachings of Jewish prophets: 53, Abraham, Solomon, David, Isaac, Moses, Joshua, Sarah, Ester Jesus Teaches New Beliefs 1. He was the son of God and messiah 2. *His mission: bring salvation and eternal life to all who believed in him* 3. Emphasized God’s love and the need for justice, morality, service to others 4. So…. when Jesus died, our sins were forgiven—so our way to Heaven was paid for by Jesus death Diffs btwn. Jews and Christians 1. Judaism in general does not recognize Jesus as the Messiah--the exception is a religious group called 'Messianic Jews.‘ Similarities 1. we both use the same Old Testament 2. many of the same teachings, prophets, etc. 3. Both groups believe in one God, heaven, hell Condemned to Death • Jesus went to Jerusalem around Passover, which celebrated Jews being freed from slavery in Egypt • Romans were afraid Jesus speeches would rile up those who wanted to end Roman rule • He was crucified and 3 days later rose from the dead to heaven, (resurrection) • Easter celebrates his resurrection Crucifixion A little humor…… • Yo momma's so stupid, she put two quarters in her ears and thought she was listening to 50 Cent. • Yo momma is so stupid she climbed over a glass wall to see what was on the other side. How did the unity of the Roman Empire help Christian missionaries? • Traveled on Roman roads and across the Mediterranean which were protected by the Roman fleets, early Christian writings in Greek/Latin • ***So….the unity of the Roman Empire helped the spread Christianity*** Roman Empire about 120 C.E. Over 53,000 miles of Roman Roads… Roman roads in Britain Roman roads in Italy Christianity in Art Leonardo Di Vinci’s Last Supper, 1498-1501 Fra Angelico Deposition of Christ 1432-1434 Michelangelo: ceiling of Sistine Chapel painted from 1508-1512 Creation of Adam Christian are Oppressed by Romans 1. Romans upset that Christians wouldn’t honor their gods w/ sacrifices 2. In times of trouble, persecution increased 3. Christians killed in times of persecution were called –*martyrs: people who suffer or die for their beliefs* Constantine Legend has it that, before a battle, he saw a cross in the sky and the words “By this you shall conquer.” He had his troops mark their shields w/ a Christian symbol. After winning, he embraced Christianity. Who was Theodosius and what is he best known for? Chi Rho: Oldest known Symbol of Christ A Roman Emperor • **made Christianity the official religion of the empire** • Repressed the practices of other faiths What was the way to join the Christian community? • Be Baptized (blessed w/ holy water) Communion, reconciliation (penance), confirmation, marriage, ordination, anointing the sick Spread of Christianity