The Origins and Spread of Christianity Study Guide
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
Why did Jesus preach mostly outdoors?
The crowds were too big to fit in the buildings.
How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?
by writing letters
According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution?
to celebrate the festival of Passover
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Bible Gospels written by in Greek by his followers
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews
Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?
He was controlled by the Romans.
which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman
Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after they died
Jesus probably grew up in the family of
a Carpenter in Nazareth
One example of a parable is a story about
a traveler helping an injured man.
The New testament tell that the rules 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 the Romans
How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?
he allowed Christians to worship openly
According to Jesus, what would the kingdom of God be like?
people would live according to god's will
