Rise of Christianity I. Jesus born in Palestine 1. Carpenter 2. Charismatic Jewish Rabbi a. Wandering preacher -”Treat others kindly” -”Live simply” -”Love thy enemy” b. Chose 12 Apostles (followers) -help spread his word
I. Jesus continued… 3. Feared by Romans a. Too influential -followers love him more than Rome b. Roman Governor Pontius Pilate -sentenced Jesus to death -Crucifixion
II. Growth of Christianity 1. After death of Jesus a. Apostles believed he was resurrected -must be the Son of God 2. Paul the Apostle a. Continued the teachings of Jesus -ideas spread quickly 3. Rome feared Christianity a. Tortured Christian believers -Christianity continued to spread
II. Growth of Christianity continued… 4. Roman Emperor Constantine a. Edict of Milan 313 AD -accept Christianity in Roman Empire 5. Emperor Theodosius 395AD a. Christianity = official religion of Rome -Roman Catholic Church Chi Rho, the first two letters of Jesus Christ in Greek, which Constantine saw in a vision along with the words "in hoc signo vinces" ("in this sign you will conquer").