Christianity Ch. 16  What do you know about Christianity???

Religions of the World

I. Life of Jesus  Born in Bethlehem to Joseph and Mary  Grew up in Nazareth  Jewish education  Worked as a carpenter  Began preaching at about 30 Only one God Only one God All children of God All children of God Sinners would be forgiven Sinners would be forgiven Everlasting life to those who believe and follow his teachings Everlasting life to those who believe and follow his teachings

 Went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover  Greeted as the messiah  Arrested and found guilty of treason  Crucified and resurrected from the dead  Disciples spread the teachings of Jesus

Leprosy  Disfiguring infectious disease  Caused by bacteria  Contagious  Characterized by skin sores, loss of feeling, nerve damage  Fortunately can be cured today  Throughout history, lepers were isolated

Romans Persecuting Christians, Why???

II. Christianity and Rome  Why Romans did not trust Christians! Would not worship emperor as a God Would not worship emperor as a God Did not want to serve in army Did not want to serve in army Did not worship Roman Gods Did not worship Roman Gods Everyone equal in eyes of God Everyone equal in eyes of God

CCCChristianity still spreads. Why? Paul and other dedicated apostles Pax Romana Basic principles were appealing Everyone equal Better life after death All Gods children By 400AD, Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

III. Church Organization PPPPope- One, named Francis Heads the catholic church and Bishops Bishop of Diocese of Rome Priest of St Johns Basilica BBBBishops world wide Heads a diocese Priest of a cathedral PPPPriests- 219,000 priests Heads a parish CCCCatholic people 1 billion

MMMMonasteries- Christian communities Monks vs. hermits Benedictines rule Give up all possessions Could not marry Religious services 8 times a day Rest of time working in fields or other jobs Could you be a monk or hermit??

Break up of the Early Christian Church  Reasons Who is head of the church? Who is head of the church? Should icons be used during service? Should icons be used during service? Selling of indulgences? Selling of indulgences?  Branches of Christianity Catholics Catholics Protestants Protestants Orthodox Orthodox