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Hypothetical Situation Bellwork • Today we are going to do bellwork a little differently • I have a simulation/some hypothetical situations to present to you • We are going to do those in place of bellwork Hypothetical Situation Bellwork • So here’s what you should put down: • • • • Question: Hypothetical Situation Bellwork Answer: Activity Correct Answer: Activity Objective: Discuss the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Hypothetical Situations Read the situations I gave you and respond to the questions which relate to each situation. Situation #1 • Questions to consider: – Would you allow this preacher to continue his teaching? – Would you punish this preacher for his actions? – How would you handle the followers of this preacher? Situation # 2 • Questions to consider: – Would you force the members of this new faith to practice your state religion against their will? – Would you punish the members of this new faith? Situation # 3 • Questions to Consider: – Would you try to squash the growth of this religion? – Would you embracing this growing religion? – Would you punish your officials and generals for the way they deal with this religion? Why do you ask? • Do you think these situations are made up? – Did this really happen? • Does anyone know what religion we might be talking about? Our Next Religion • We are going to be moving onto the second of our monotheistic religions today • Christianity • First let’s set up our interactive notebooks Interactive Notebook Setup • 10/23/2015 • Christianity Info Chart • This will be on 2 pages Definition Background Background Life and Teachings of Jesus Developments and Spread of Christianity The Bible and Its History A Working Definition • Before we can talk about Christianity we need to have a working definition. – This is a scholarly definition which allows for disagreement and discussion – Definition: A religion based on the belief in the death of Jesus of Nazareth for human sin and in his resurrection from the dead. Background • Christianity began developing during the 1st century CE • At this time the area of Judea and Galilee(where Jesus was from) was under the control of the Roman Empire • Judaism was widely practiced along with the Roman State Religion Background • There was a great deal of tension between Jews and the occupying Romans • Some Jews felt they should live along side the Romans • Some felt living by Jewish law would protect them from the Romans • Some moved away from Roman cities and lived in common and attempted to bring back abandoned Jewish traditions • Some supported a violent revolt again the Romans • This was the climate at the time of the Birth of Jesus of Nazareth The Life and Teachings of Jesus • There is much debate by over many aspects of the life of Jesus • Such as: • The date of his birth • The intentions of his preaching • Saying and actions attached to him • There is also much debate about many aspects of his life amongst the sects of Christianity • However there is very little debate whether a man named Jesus did in fact live at this time and preach The Life and Teachings of Jesus • Jesus was most likely born in Nazareth between the years 72 BCE • Most Christian tradition holds that he was born of Mary who was a virgin • Jesus was believed to be the son of God by followers The Life and Teachings of Jesus • Somewhere between the years 27-29CE Jesus began preaching, performing miracles and healing • His teaching and reputation began to spread quickly • Many teachings and actions of Jesus are presented in the form of Parables The Life and Teachings of Jesus • • • • Jesus taught things such as: Universal love for all people Charity Humility • “Do to others what you would have them do to you” The Life and Teachings of Jesus • Eventually both Roman and Jewish leaders began to view Jesus and his followers as a threat • Jesus was arrested, tried, and executed by the Roman state around the years 3036 CE • Jesus was crucified, the common punishment for traitors in Rome The Life and Teachings of Jesus • Christian traditions teaches that Jesus died to forgive the sins of humans • The forgiveness of sin would allow humans to go to heaven after death • Three days after his death Jesus is said to have been resurrected and ascended into heaven • Celebrated with the holiday of Easter How Did Christianity Spread? • Ok, yesterday we discussed the life and teachings of the founder of Christianity • Today we are going to talk about the early years and the spread of Christianity • We will also talk a little bit about the Holy Text of Christianity, the Bible The Beginnings • Christianity began as a branch off from Judaism – This movement began after a Jewish man named Jesus from Nazareth began preaching – He was executed by the Roman Leaders An Early depiction of Jesus Growth of a New Religion • Christianity spread quickly in many different forms • This was largely because of the work of new leaders(Apostles/Disciples) to spread the faith – The most famous of this leaders is the Apostle Paul The Conversion of Paul What’s the right way? • There was much conflict among early Christians over the right practices • Some felt that they were a new type of Judaism, but Jews nonetheless • Some felt they were a new religion all together Persecution • Early Christians mostly only associated with other Christians – This made them suspicious and mysterious to non-Christians • Christians did not participate in Roman society like other citizens – Did not practice state religion, interact at markets, or pay their taxes Persecution • Early Christians were used as scapegoats by Roman emperors and officials • Blamed for natural disasters because of their refusal to worship Roman Gods • Early Christians were sometimes killed at the hands of the Romans – Called martyrs Change of Heart • Despite this persecution the Christian religion continued to grow • In 313 the Edict of Milan was issued which made Christianity legal in Rome • In 388 Edict of Thessalonica was issued which made Christianity the state Religion of Rome Depiction of Christian Martyrs in the Coliseum Holy Text • The Holy Text of Christianity is called the Bible • The Bible is made up of the Old Testament and the New Testament • The Old Testament is same as the Torah • But just what is the New Testament and where did it come from? The New Testament • The New Testament tells of the life and teachings of Jesus • The New Testament generally contains four sections: • Four gospels, called the Canonical Gospels • Acts of the Apostles (The lives of the Apostles) • Epistles of the Apostles (Letters of the Apostles) • Revelations(Description of the End of Days) The Gospels • The Canonical gospels are by four of Jesus’ apostles • Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John • There were many gospels and accounts of written in the early years of Christianity, but eventually only these four were agreed upon for in inclusion in the Bible The Gospels • The Gospels of Luke, Mark, and Matthew are also called the Synoptic Gospels • This is because these three gospels have many similarities in them • Let’s look at these similarities What Do You Think? Bellwork • Do you think there was universal agreement about the right way to practice Christianity early on in the history of the faith? • How do you think early Christians were treated by people of other faiths and non-Christians? • CA: NO! • Pretty poorly Objective • WWBAT: Discuss the early development of the Christian Church and the Bible Early Christianity Bellwork • What are the two names associated with the gospels in the Christian bible? • Synoptic and Canonical • Why were early Christians used as scapegoats in Rome? • They didn’t participate in society, they were other Objective • WWBAT: Examine and score DBQs and discuss prep for tomorrow’s DBQ • WWBAT: Gather major information on Christianity