Chapter 6 section 3 The Spread of Christianity
Reading Guide:
How did each of the following people influence the development of Christianity as a new religion?
1. Jesus of Nazareth - Christ is "Christos" in Greek, meaning "messiah" or "savior". The religion derived from Jesus Christ
2. The Jews - They were the first followers of Jesus.
3. Pontius Pilate - He was a Roman ruler who had Jesus killed.
4. Peter - "The Rock" on which Christian Church would be built. All priests and bishops left an authority to him.
How did each of the following help to promote the spread of Christianity?
5. Pax Romana - It was safe to travel and everybody spoke the same language, Latin or Greek.
6. Paul - He wrote Epistles or letters, teaching about Jesus. He also welcomed converts.
7. Constantine - He saw an image of a cross as a sign from God that he would win in battle, and it came true. AD 313 he declared Christianity as an approved religion.
8. Theodosius - In AD 380 the emperor, Theodosius, made Christianity the official religion of the empire.
Terms and Names:
Jesus - a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament.
Apostle - each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.
Paul - one of the leaders of the first generation of Christians, often considered being the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity.
Diaspora - the dispersion of the Jews beyond Israel.
Constantine - Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I, was a Roman Emperor who ruled between AD 306 and 337. Born in Naissus, in Dacia Ripensis, the city now known as Niš
Bishop - a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Peter - Saint Peter, also known as Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, Cephas, or Peter the Apostle, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, and the first leader of the early Church. According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero.
Pope - the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Using your reading guide :
2. Which event do you feel was most significant in the spread of Christianity? Why?
How did each of the following people influence the development of Christianity as a new religion?
1. Jesus of Nazareth - Christ is "Christos" in Greek, meaning "messiah" or "savior". The religion derived from Jesus Christ
2. The Jews - They were the first followers of Jesus.
3. Pontius Pilate - He was a Roman ruler who had Jesus killed.
4. Peter - "The Rock" on which Christian Church would be built. All priests and bishops left an authority to him.
How did each of the following help to promote the spread of Christianity?
5. Pax Romana - It was safe to travel and everybody spoke the same language, Latin or Greek.
6. Paul - He wrote Epistles or letters, teaching about Jesus. He also welcomed converts.
7. Constantine - He saw an image of a cross as a sign from God that he would win in battle, and it came true. AD 313 he declared Christianity as an approved religion.
8. Theodosius - In AD 380 the emperor, Theodosius, made Christianity the official religion of the empire.
Terms and Names:
Jesus - a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament.
Apostle - each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.
Paul - one of the leaders of the first generation of Christians, often considered being the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity.
Diaspora - the dispersion of the Jews beyond Israel.
Constantine - Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I, was a Roman Emperor who ruled between AD 306 and 337. Born in Naissus, in Dacia Ripensis, the city now known as Niš
Bishop - a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Peter - Saint Peter, also known as Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, Cephas, or Peter the Apostle, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, and the first leader of the early Church. According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero.
Pope - the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Using your reading guide :
2. Which event do you feel was most significant in the spread of Christianity? Why?
I feel like it was Jesus' crucifixion. This is because as soon as Jesus was crucified people started to see the true miracles that Jesus could do and the crucifixion was almost the proof that was needed for the spread of Christianity.
MAIN IDEAS:
3. What did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings?
Among the bigger things Jesus emphasized: He was the Son of God, and belief and faith in him would lead to eternal life in Heaven. The most important commandment, or rule, was to love God above all others, and secondly, love your neighbor as you love yourself
4. Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans?
Although it is often claimed that Christians were persecuted for their refusal to worship the emperor, general dislike for Christians likely arose from their refusal to worship the gods or take part in the sacrifice, which was expected of those living in the Roman Empire.
Although it is often claimed that Christians were persecuted for their refusal to worship the emperor, general dislike for Christians likely arose from their refusal to worship the gods or take part in the sacrifice, which was expected of those living in the Roman Empire.
5. What was the importance of the Nicene Creed?
The main significance of the Nicene Creed was that it established much of what is now known as orthodox Christian teaching on the subject of God and the Trinity. It remains the only statement of faith that is accepted by all major parts of the Christian faith.
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