History Chapter 36 Study Guide

In the early development of Christianity, how was Paul important?

He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.

Why did Jesus preach mainly outdoors??

The buildings were not big enough to hold the crowds.

Which teaching helped spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?

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

One example of a parable is a story about

a traveler helping an injuried man

If a person did not worship Roman Gods, did not want wealth, did not believe the emperor was a god, or did not serve in the army what would happen to them?

Christians were persecuted.

The main thing the Jews were hoping the Messiah would do is what?

Free them from foreign power

What did Paul do to continue to have influence even in jail?

He wrote letters

King Harod was distrusted by the Jews because

King Harod was controlled by the Romans.

according to the earilest written accounts of the teachings of Jesus, what did he emphasize?

Love

What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus written by his followers?

The Gospels

Jesus probably grew up in a family of

a carpenter in Nazareth

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

to celebrate Passover

The rulers of Jerusalem had Jesus arrested because

they feared he may revolt.