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Christianity Review
The life of Jesus
 Birth
 Life and preaching
 Crucifixion and resurrection
St. Paul
 Conversion on road to Damascus
 His message – anyone can be a Christian
The teachings of Christianity
 Personal relationship with God
 Salvation through acceptance of Jesus as Saviour
 Salvation through faith, not just good works
The symbols of Christianity
 Fish
 Cross
 Dove
 Sheep/lamb
The 12 Disciples or apostles
 Specifically Peter and Judas
The Gospels
 Who wrote them?
 Why are they important?
Christianity under the Romans
 Persecution
 Martyrdom
 Constantine and the Edict of Milan
Thinking Questions:
How were the teachings of Christianity different from those of Judaism?
Why and how did the message of Christianity spread?
Who contributed more to the spread of Christianity, Paul or Constantine?
How did the Roman Empire help spread Christianity?
What was the appeal of Christ’s message to the people of the Roman Empire/