Christianity in Rome

Origin Rome makes Judea a province

It is North East of Egypt and South of Syria

Jesus of Nazareth Birth: Born in Bethlehem (6-4 B.C.)

Miraculous birth by Mary First profession: Carpenter Baptized by John the Baptist (cousin) Starts ministry at age 30

Jesus Public Ministry Monotheism belief Upholds the 10 Commandments God has a personal relationship with people Love: Neighbors, Enemies, Yourself

“Do to others as you want them to do to you” Miracles

Healings/Raising the Dead This world will end and God will make a new

one

Jesus Crucifixion Jewish leaders become jealous of Jesus’

popularity Convicts him on religious grounds Pontius Pilate is governor of Judea and

allows Jesus’ crucifixion Jesus dies by crucifixion on a cross

Suffocates to death Dies at age 33

Jesus’ Resurrection After 3 days and nights of death the followers of

Jesus (disciples) say he was raised from the dead

This gives the divinity of Jesus Disciples become Apostles and spread

Christianity across Roman Empire Not popular at first, but gains much momentum to

become one of the most dominant religions; even until today

1st Jewish Rebellion Romans conquers Judea/ Israel in 66

A.D.

Jews rebel against this dominate force in 70 A.D. Maccabees are the main rebelling force

Hanukah story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi7nfezhHkM

1st Jewish Rebellion Cont. Romans storm Jerusalem

Destroy the temple completely except for the Western Wall

Masada Jewish counterattack Eventually fell to the Romans in 73 A.D. Half million Jews died

2nd Jewish Rebellion Happened in 132 A.D.

Half million Jews died The political state of the Jews completely

destroyed The land’s name is changed from Judea to

Palestine Driven from their homeland (Diaspora) Most survivors travel north and settle in

upper Europe (Germanic states, and Slavic states)