rise of christianity. jesus born: during caesar’s reign died: during tiberius’ reign title: son...
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Rise of Christianity
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Jesus• Born: during Caesar’s reign• Died: during Tiberius’ reign• Title: Son of God; Messiah• Duty: establish spiritual kingdom of God on earth• Political leaders thought he was dangerous• Trial: condemned to death by Roman governor, Pontius
Pilate• Fate: crucified, buried, 3rd day after death, body disappeared
(Easter celebrates his resurrection); apostles said Jesus appeared to them to tell them to teach & baptize in his name
• Christianity grew: desire for personal savior & belief in life after death
• Persecution: Nero; refused to worship emperor as god; thrown to lions, roasted, beheaded
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Followers of Jesus• 12 Followers: called apostles to carry message
of love (of God & fellow man) = gospel =“good news”
• Peter: 1st Pope• Paul: missionary• Gospels: written by Matthew, Mark, Luke,
John
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Beliefs
• Old Testament: Hebrew scripture• New Testament: 27 Christian
books• Eucharist: Lord’s supper• Sacraments: solemn ceremonies