History Ch. 6.3 QO

Why were citizens of Rome so drawn to Christianity?

Christianity embraced all people: Men and women, enslaved people, the poor and the nobles. Christianity gave hope to the powerless. Christianity appealed to people who were repelled by the extravagance of imperial Rome. Christianity offered a personal relationship with a loving God. Christianity promised eternal life after death(this is the main thing)

Where does the word Christianity originate from?

Christos means "messiah" or "savior". They thought of Jesus as the Messiah. They thought of Jesus as Jesus Christ. The Word Christianity derived from the word "Christ."

What is the New Testament?

Contains the four Gospels, the Epistle of Paul, and other documents. Added to the Hebrew bible. Christians called the Hebrew bible the Old testament. Church leaders tried to set a single, official standards of belief. They compiled those beliefs into the New Testament. Contains the four Gospels, the Epistle of Paul, and other documents. Added to the Hebrew bible. Christians called the Hebrew bible the Old testament. Church leaders tried to set a single, official standards of belief.They compiled those beliefs into the New Testament.

How did Constantine spread Christianity?

He prayed for divine help. He said that he saw a symbol of Christianity. He then ordered the artisans to put the Christian symbol on his soldiers' shields. They were successful in battle and he credited his success to the help of the Christian God.

Explain how Jesus teachings were at odds with Roman values and religious ideas.

He preached and performed miracles. His teaching contained many ideas from Jewish tradition (for ex. Monotheism). He stressed the importance of people's love for God, their neighbors, their enemies, and even themselves. In Rome they worshiped many gods. They also didn't have a very emotion relationship with these gods in Rome. Jesus didn't care about what class you were in

How did Peter spread Christianity?

He traveled from Jerusalem to Rome and became the first bishop of Rome. Jesus referred to peter at the "rock" on which the Christian Church would be built. All priests and bishops traced their authority to him. The first pope

Explain why the Romans and Pontius Pilate felt threatened by Jesus.

Jesus had growing popularity. When Jesus went to Jerusalem, the Romans felt betrayed. They had Jesus arrested. They said that he was threatening their beliefs

Why is the apostle Paul so important to Christianity?

Paul never met Jesus (He was actually an enemy of Christianity at first). He had a vision of Christ while traveling to Damascus in Syria. From then on he spent his life spreading and interpreting Christ's teachings. Paul wrote influential letters (Epistles) to groups of believers. Paul stressed that Jesus was the son of God who died for people's sins. He declared the Christian converts were not obligated to follow Jewish law. This was the universality that enables Christianity to become more than just a local religion.

Why do you think Christian persecution rose as Pax Romana crumbled?

The Christians refused to worship Roman gods. This refusal was seen as opposition to Roman rule. This unsettled people which destroyed the peace. The Christians became scapegoats for the Romans

How do we know about Jesus' life and teachings

The Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Jesus was raised in Nazareth, located in northern Judea. He was baptized by a prophet known as John the Baptist.

What caused the Jewish diaspora?

The Jews made an attempt to break free of the Romans (In A.D. 132). About half-million Jews died during these 3 years of fighting. The Jewish political state ceased, but their religion survived. Most Jews were driven from their homeland into exile.This is diaspora

Why might his followers have thought that Jesus was the Messiah?

The Messiah is like the king and they thought of Jesus as a great as a king. He fit a lot of the characteristics: Born in a barn Wasn't respected in his time Poorly Spread messages Preformed miracles the Messiah was the one who would rescue the Jews. Jesus was so powerful that he could rescue the Jews.

What was/is the role of the pope? Why was this position created?

The pope is the father (head) of the Christian church. Whoever was bishop of Rome was also the leader of the whole Church. Peter was the first pope.

How did the Jews feel about Roman rule over their land?

They trusted God and believed that one day they would be free again.They believed that their savior had arrived two year later. (Jesus)

How did Theodosius spread Christianity?

made Christianity emperors official religion