Spread of Christianity
Quiz
1. Who were the very staunch, or strict, group of Jews who lived in Judea and refused to succumb to Roman rule?
2. This man was born in 3-4 B.C. and grew up worshipping Jewish Law. He would later go on to do some extraordinary things.
3. This man recruited 12 ______________ which literally meant, “a person sent forth”.
4. In what fashion was this man sent to death?5. Those who believed Jesus was the messiah,
or Christ, were soon called ________________.
Paul
Never met Jesus Had a vision of
Jesus speaking to him
Spread his Christianity to Rome True Missionary
Christians Oppressed
Tolerant attitude within the Roman Empire not extended to Christianity
Rumors spread Christians engaged in evil practices
Martyrs
People who suffer or die for their beliefs
Many Christians were used as scapegoats Peter and Paul
Faith Spreads
People found comfort in Jesus’ message
Unity of the Roman empire helped Traveled Roman
Roads Traveled across the
Mediterranean
Constantine
Persecution of Christians ended in A.D. 313
Edict of Milan Granted freedom of
worship to all citizens of the Roman Empire
Structuring the Church
Only men were eligible to become members of the clergy
Pope / Patriarch
Bishop Bishop Bishop
Diocese
Priest+
Community
Diocese
Priest+
Community
Diocese
Priest+
Community
Differences Arise Heresies – beliefs
said to be contrary to official Church teachings
An East / West clash Latin speaking
Bishops in the West (Popes)
Greek speaking East with the other 4 patriarchs
Homework
2 Paragraphs Compare and Contrast the lives of
Peter and Paul Use – Text Book (p. 169-p.170) Use – Outside Resources Typed or Handwritten