Transcript Chapter 5 Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity

Warm-up
1. How has religion impacted your life? In a
good or a bad way? Explain.
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Ancient Rome and the Rise of
Christianity
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1. Rome and the Jewish People
A. Romans treated Jewish people badly,
(conquered Judea where most Jewish people
lived)
B. The Jewish people wanted a revolt against
Rome.
C. They believed a messiah would come to lead
them to freedom.
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2.
Jesus
A. Born in 4 B.C. in Bethlehem
B. He worshipped his god and followed Jewish law
C. At age 30, began preaching to villagers
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3.
The Mission
A. He recruited 12 disciples (or apostles)  they helped
spread Jesus’ teachings
B. Roman authorities were scared that Jesus would lead
the Jews in a revolt against Rome.
C. Jesus = revolutionary/rebel to the Roman Empire.
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4.
Death of Jesus
A. The bible says Jesus was
betrayed by one of his
disciples (Judas), arrested
by the Romans, and
executed by crucifixion.
B. Ppl started saying that
Jesus had resurrected (risen
from death) and commanded
his disciples to spread his
teachings
C. It was then said Jesus
ascended into heaven
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5. Christianity Spreads
A. Paul played the most
influential role in spreading
Christianity
B. His letters became part of
the New Testament in the
Bible
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6. Christians Oppressed
Romans were not tolerant towards Christians because:
A. Christians refused to honor the Roman emperor
B. They refused to worship Roman gods to protect the
state. (Jews/Christians = monotheist)
C. Christians were used as scapegoats, blamed for social
and economic problems
D. Many Christians became martyrs - or people who
suffer or die for their beliefs
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Homework
• Using your notes, finish the booklet on Jesus
and Christianity.
• Divide your notes into 6 parts.
• Each part will become a page in your booklet.
• Draw and create captions for each of the 6
parts in your booklet.
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