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AIM: Why did people relate to Jesus Christs message?

DO NOW: Persecution to cause suffering based on

ones beliefs.

Where have we seen persecutions before?

HW: Create a venn diagram comparing Christianity, Islam

& Judaism.


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Aim: How did people relate to Christs message?Do now:


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*NOTES*

THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY / CHRISTIAN BELIEFS

1.Jesus Christ- believed to be the messiah (savior)promised by GOD in the Old Testament

-born a Jew and Roman subject in Bethlehem (present-

day Israel)

-Freed believers from sin and offered resurrection in the

afterlife

(Resurrection: rise from the dead and enter Heaven)

-Age 30, Jesus taught, did good works and performedmiracles

-Crucified by Jews and Romans at age 33

-Rose from the dead after 3 days


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Document 1

Our Roman gods demand sacrifices from their subjects.Without their blessings, the Roman Empire is doomed. Yet

those who follow the teachings of Christ refuse to make

sacrifices to the gods, claiming that their God is the only true

god. What nonsense!!! Those silly people and their silly

ideas. They should get on their knees and worship theground that Jupiter and Minerva have create.

- Maximus, Roman Governor

According to document 1, why did the Roman

government view Christians as a threat to the Empire?


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Document 2

The teachings of Christ tells us that Thou shall not kill and thatThose who take up the sword, shall perish by the sword.

Therefore we shall not join the Roman legions and kill strangers

in a strange land. And if the Emperor decides that we must be

executed for upholding our beliefs, we gladly become martyrs.

- Paulus, Roman Christian

According to document 2, why would the Emperor

execute Christians?


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Document 3

How dare they refuse to honor me!?! All good Romans mustburn incense before my statues and honor me as a god. Yet

these Christians refuse to do so. Well, if I have to feed every

last one of them to the lions, I will. If I have to sew them into

the skins of wild animals and have packs of dogs rip them to

shreds, I will. If I must crucify every last one of them, I will.Sooner or later, they will acknowledge me as their superior

ruler.

- Nero, Roman Emperor

According to document 3, how could Christians in the

Roman Empire have avoided a painful execution?


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Why did Jesus followers think he was

the Messiah?

After Jesus death, his body was placed in

a tomb. After 3 days he appeared to hisfollowers.

This convinced his followers that he was

the Messiah.


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Christianity Spreads

All of Jesus followers spread his ideas.

Teachings did not contradict Jewish law;

his first followers were Jews. A new religion is born based on the

teachings of Jesus.


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ANew World Religion

The widespread appeal of Christianity:

Embraced all people

Gave hope to the powerless Appealed to those who were against the

extravagances of Rome

Personal relationship with God

Promised eternal life after death.

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