Mid term study guide
Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?
He was controlled by the Romans.
when Judea came under roman rule the form of government in Rome was
A Republic
Who was the Roman emperor when Jesus was born? who was the local ruler of Judea at the time?
Caesar Augustus, king hero
Jesus probably grew up in the family of
Carpenter in Nazareth
what was one result of the action listed below? Actions taken by christians did not worship Roman Gods did not want great wealth did not believe the emperor was a god did not serve in the way
Christians were persecuted
what is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Gospels written in Greek by his follower
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 earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
Love
One example of a parable is a story about
a traveler helping an injured man.
How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?
by writing letter
the new testament tells that the rulers of Jerusalem had Jesus arrested because they
feared he might lead a revolt
What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?
free them from a foreign power
how did Emperor Constantine Affect the spread of Christianity?
he freed christianity to worship openly
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
he spread christianity to people who were not Jews
According to Jesus, what would the kingdom of God be like?
people would live according to god will
which teaching helped to spread christianity in the Roman Empire?
slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death
why did Jesus preach mostly outside?
the crowed were to big to fit in the building
A difference i policy towards Christians between the emperors Nero and Constantine can be seen in the contrast between which two events on the timeline?
the death of Paul the Edict Milan answer will vary. possible answer: Toleration accepting Christians ending persecution
According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution?
to celebrate the festival of the passover