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.
