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