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Religion in the Roman World Entry # 6 Objective Understand the importance of religion to the Romans Describe the basic characteristics of Judaism Explain the effect of Jesus’ ideas on the society of the Roman Empire Religion in the Roman Empire Romans were polytheistic Roman Gods influenced by Greek Gods ZeusJupiter HeraJuno Romans fearful that Gods won’t protect Empire Persecuted those who did not worship the Gods or the Emperor Abraham-The father of Judaism Born in the city of Ur Most likely lived during the time of Hammurabi (1750 BCE) Believed in monotheism Yahweh (God of the Hebrews) speaks to Abraham God tells Abraham to leave Ur to go to Canaan Covenant, or agreement, is made between God and Abraham Abraham must have faith in God God promises Canaan to Abraham’s descendants Isaac=Judaism, Ishmael=Islam Ten Commandments Ten Commandments Given to Moses on top of Mt. Sinai Law code given to Moses for God’s people to live by Becomes important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam The establishment of Judaism Ten Commandments given to Moses Judaism-religion of the Jewish people (Torah is the 1st five books of the O.T.) God is just and His virtues must be imitated Jesus of Nazareth Born around 4 BCE (?) Historians believe Jesus was a carpenter by trade Preached monotheism and 10 commandments Died around 30 CE (?) Jesus’ Ideas 1. Love one another A. 2. Love your enemies as neighbors Live by the 10 Commandments A. B. Turn away from sin, or going against God God loves mankind…forgives sins if sorry A. Salvation-saving of the human soul from evil with the promise of life after death. Reaction to the teachings of Jesus His ideas grow a lot of support Disciples-a group of men who were his closest followers Many believed he was the messiah (anointed one) Opposition Jewish leaders criticize Jesus for his ideas Roman concerns Pontius Pilate orders Jesus death by Crucifixion (nailed to a cross) in 30 CE From Judaism to Christianity Jesus and disciples considered themselves Jewish According to Christian tradition, on the 3rd day after his death, Jesus rose from the dead Resurrection-rising from the dead Apostles (person who teaches) began spreading Jesus message of love throughout the empire Ticket out the door Making inferences: Why would Jesus’ ideas be dangerous to the Romans? Write a brief response to this question.