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The Rise of Christianity
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Jews Come Under Roman Rule
• Romans conquered Judea in 63 B.C.E
• Zealots wanted Romans out
• Herod was a Romanized Jew who ruled with iron fist.
• In 70 C.E., the Romans destroyed the Jewish Temple.
• Diaspora – the “scattering of the Jews.”
• Had repercussions that still exist today.
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Christianity • Conflicted with polytheistic views of
Rome • Monotheistic • Jesus =Father, son, and Holy Spirit • Life after death • “Turn the other cheek”
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JESUS • Born around 6 B.C.E. to 4 B.C.E.
• Was a Jew and Roman citizen
• At age 30 he preached, taught,
did good works, and performed miracles.
• His teaching contained Jewish beliefs:
1. Ten Commandments
2. Monotheism
• He stressed individuals personal relationship with God.
• Repentance and Faith = Eternal salvation
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Jesus’ Entourage
• The 12 Apostles – Jesus’ students and friends who spread the word.
• Wrote sections of the New Testament about his life.
• Peter and Paul were two of most famous.
• Judas sold him out.
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Famous Apostles • Peter – the first apostle , first Pope, spread teachings through Syria and Palestine, crucified upside down in Rome.
• Paul – used to be Saul, was an enemy of Christianity , had a vision of God in the desert and converted.
• Judas – turned on Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, identified him to the guards with a kiss, later he hung himself.
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The Last Supper
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Kiss of Judas
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FINAL DAYS • The Jews brought Jesus to Pontius Pilate • Pontius Pilate ( a Roman) crucified Jesus • He was given a crown of thorns and mockingly
called “King of The Jews”. • “On the third day he rose again”. • Referred to as the “Messiah” - Savior
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Christianity gains popularity • Individual relationship • Loving God • “Poor shall inherit the kingdom” • Early martyrs inspired others • Life after death • Words of Love and Forgiveness • Sense of Purpose
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How did Judaism Differ from Christianity?