The Origins and Spread of Christianity
Why did Jesus preach mostly outdoors?
The crowds were too big to fit in the buildings.
How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?
He made Christianity the official religion of Rome
How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?
by writing letters
What was one result of the actions listed below?\ Actions Taken by Christians: did not want great wealth did not believe the emperor was a god did not serve in the army
Christians were persecuted.
3. What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Gospels written in Greek by his followers
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.
Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?
He was controlled by the Romans.
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
love
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death.
Jesus probably grew up in the family of
a carpenter in Nazareth.
2. What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?
free them from a foreign power
One example of a parable is a story about
a traveler helping an injured man.
The New Testament tells that the rulers of Jerusalem had Jesus arrested because they
feared he might lead a revolt.
According to the New Testament, which event introduced Jesus's years of public preaching?
John the Baptist identified him as the Messiah.
According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution?
to celebrate the festival of Passover
According to Jesus, what would the kingdom of God be like?
People would live according to God's will.
