Lesson 2 Study Guide: The Origins and Spread of Christianity

What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?

Section 1

Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?

Section 1

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

Section 2

Jesus probably grew up in the family of

Section 2

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

Section 2

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

Section 3

One example of a parable is a story about

Section 3

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

Section 3

How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?

Section 4

What was one result of the actions taken by Christians?

Section 4

How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?

Section 5

Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Section 5