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Rise of Christianity

Judea Romans conquered Judea Zealots wanted to revolt against Rome Excused Jews from worshipping Roman gods Zealots wanted to revolt against Rome Messiah would soon appear to lead to freedom

Rebellion Jewish rebellion defeated Roman armies leveled Jerusalem Jews killed and enslaved Jews decided to leave Judea

Main Book Bible Old and New Testament Gospels= first 4 books of New Testament Matthew Mark Luke John Tell about Jesus

Jesus Son of God Life documented in the Gospels Son of Mary and Joseph Descendant of King David of Israel Life documented in the Gospels

Apostle Follower of Jesus 12 of Jesus’ disciples (close followers) Went with Jesus to Jerusalem to spread the message of God’s word

Dangerous troublemaker? Welcomed by some Priests thought he challenged their leadership Revolutionary to Roman authorities Betrayed by one of his disciples Condemned to death by crucifixion

Beliefs Ten Commandments Anyone that believes in him will have salvation (eternal life in heaven) Love God, your neighbor and your enemy

Paul Originally persecutor of Christians Converted to Christianity Spread God’s word all around the Mediterranean Letters became part of New Testament

Martyr Person willing to die for his/her religious beliefs Roman persecution Met in secret Peter and Paul were martyrs