The Origins and Spread of Christianity; Chapter 36

Gospel of Luke

Tells the story of Jesus's birth and childhood.

Edict of Milan 313 AD

Constantine gives Christians the freedom to practice their religion openly in the Roman Empire.

Theodosius

Emperor of the Roman Empire who banned all pagan sacrifices.

He made Christianity the official religion of Rome.

How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?

By writing letters.

How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?

A carpenter in Nazareth.

Jesus probably grew up in the family of?

Resurrection

Jesus's rise from the dead

A traveler helping an injured man.

One example of a parable is a story about?

Converts

People who accept a new religious belief

Emphasis

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

Anointed

Specially chosen by God.

Nazareth, Galilee

The family/farm village where Jesus grew up

Parable

a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

People would live according to God's will.

According to Jesus, what would the kingdom of God be like?

To celebrate the festival of Passover.

According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution?

Judea

The land in the eastern Mediterranean region populated by Jews at the time of the Roman Empire.

Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death.

Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?

King Solomon

The son of King David, that expanded the government and army and encouraged trade. He transformed Jerusalem into a magnificent capital through heavy taxation.

Free them from a foreign power.

What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?

Gospels written in Greek by his followers.

What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?

King David

The second king of Israel. He united Israel, and made it a powerful nation. Considered one of the greatest kings of all time and defeated Goliath.

Christians were persecuted.

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 *did not worship Roman Gods

Jesus

A Jew from Galilee in northern Israel who sought to reform Jewish beliefs and practices. He was executed as a revolutionary by the Romans. He is the founder of Christianity, the world's largest religion.

Judas

A disciple who betrayed Jesus to the Romans for 30 pieces of silver.

Disciple

A follower of Jesus. The word means "learner."

Fable

A short story usually with animals as characters that teaches a lesson or moral

John the Baptist identified him as the Messiah.

According to the New Testament, which event introduced Jesus's years of public preaching?

Love

According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?

The crowds were too big to fit in the synagogues.

Why did Jesus preach mostly outdoors?

He was Controlled by the Romans.

Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?

Pontius Pilate

The Roman governor of Judea. Although he found Jesus guilty of nothing, he sentenced him to death by crucifixion.

Herod

The name of two kings of Judea (father and son) who ruled during the lifetime of Jesus.

Missionary

A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

Messiah

A savior sent by God to redeem people from the power of sin and everlasting death, and to restore them to God's friendship.

Gospel

An account of the life and teachings of Jesus; four of them are included in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Written by Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John.

He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.

How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?

Paul

A follower/disciple of Jesus that helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman world.

Christianity

A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior.

Constantine

Emperor of the Roman Empire who moved the capital to Constantinople. He eventually converted to Christianity as well.

Feared he might lead a revolt.

The New Testament tells that the rulers of Jerusalem had Jesus arrested because they?

Bethlehem, Judea

Where Joseph went with Mary for the census. Jesus was born here.