Chapter 36, The Origins and Spread of Christianity

A person who helps spread the religious teachings of another.

Disciple

Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?

He was controlled by the Romans.

A savior who many Jews believe had been promised to them by God.

Messiah

A simple story that explains a moral or religious lesson.

Parable

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

People living according to God's will.

How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?

By writing letter.

Someone who tries to convert others to believe in a particular religion.

missionary

What is one example of a parable?

A story about a traveler helping an injured man.

Roman emperor from about 280 to 337 C.E.: The first Roman emperor to become a Christian.

Constantine

An account of the life and teachings of Jesus; four of them are included in the New Testament.

Gospel

How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?

He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.

The founder of Christianity

Jesus

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

Love

Why did the rulers of Jerusalem have Jesus arrested?

They feared he might lead a revolt.

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 outdoors?

The crowds were too big to fit in the buildings.

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

To celebrate Passover.

Jesus probably grew up in the family of

a carpenter in Nazareth.

In Christian belief, Jesus's rise from the dead.

Resurrection

How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?

By allowing the Christians to worship openly.

The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus

Christianity

What was one result of these 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 army?

Christians were persecuted.

What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?

Free them from a foreign power.

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

When John the Baptist identified him as the Messiah.

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

The Gospels written in Greek by his followers.