Christianity World History 1 Trimester 1 Ms. Isler

When did Christianity Start? Christianity began in the year “0” according to our modern calendar, with the birth of Jesus. Our calendar year is 2009, so Christianity started 2,009 years ago.

Why did it Begin? People were becoming restless with their current religion –The Belief in Roman Gods (polytheist) –Judaism (monotheist) Jesus was born, and as he grew older, working as a carpenter, he too started to question the Jewish Faith.Jesus was born, and as he grew older, working as a carpenter, he too started to question the Jewish Faith.

Jesus’ Profile Where: Bethlehem, from his mother Mary and father Joseph When: 0 How: Immaculate Conception What: lived in Nazareth in Palestine What: Practiced Judaism

John the Baptist Jesus met John the Baptist, a religious leader who told his followers to repent their sins in preparation for the coming of the Kingdom of God. Known as Baptist because he immersed his followers in the Jordan River as a symbol of their cleansing- Baptism Jesus was baptized by John, and then started his own preaching.Jesus was baptized by John, and then started his own preaching.

Jesus Jesus soon started talking about how religion should be, and how people should actJesus soon started talking about how religion should be, and how people should act He created a following, and everyone who followed him were called Christians. Jesus touched people with “his gentleness and challenged them with his message.”

12 Apostles Jesus chose 12 Apostles, or special messengers, from his followers who helped spread his teachings. Emphasized God’s love like one of a Father’s, a special relationship for each person. Stressed importance of people’s love for God, neighbors, enemies, and themselves.

Sermons Jesus won many followers from the poor and dispossessed classes. On the Right is the Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus’ most famous sermons.On the Right is the Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus’ most famous sermons. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Messiah Jesus soon called the Messiah, the savior chosen by God. People thought that as the Messiah, Jesus could end Roman rule Jesus’ rising power infuriated the Romans, and they saw him as a threat to their land. (Christ comes from Christos, Greek for Messiah)

Crucified Chief priests denied Jesus as the Messiah, saying his preaching's were blasphemy Pontius Pilate, governor of Rome, sentenced Jesus to be crucified In roman time, crucifixion, or death by hanging on a cross, was often used to execute criminals.In roman time, crucifixion, or death by hanging on a cross, was often used to execute criminals.

Resurrection Mary Magdalene, Jesus’ follower, visited Jesus’ tomb 2 days after he was buried, and found no body.Mary Magdalene, Jesus’ follower, visited Jesus’ tomb 2 days after he was buried, and found no body. The Gospels say that Jesus appeared to his followers several times in the next 40 days, encouraging them to spread his teachings Then one day, he “stood among them, he blessed them and then parted from them, rising up to heaven.” (162)Then one day, he “stood among them, he blessed them and then parted from them, rising up to heaven.” (162)

After Jesus an apostle, and other followers.Jesus’ teaching were spread by Peter, an apostle, and other followers. Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire Eventually Christianity spread quickly, as more powerful people took up the religion.Eventually Christianity spread quickly, as more powerful people took up the religion. Now one of the 5 major religions in the World, andNow one of the 5 major religions in the World, and with the most followers with more than 2.1 billion people

Scripture The Bible –The Bible is comprised of the Torah (The Old Testament), and the Gospels (The New Testament).

Holidays Christmas- to celebrate Jesus’ birth, 25 December Easter-symbolizes the Resurrection of Christ Ash Wednesday- 40 days before Easter Lent- to symbolize Jesus’ 40 days of fasting Sunday- Day of rest and worship in Christianity.

Christians Christian Sects present today: CatholicsCatholics ProtestantsProtestants MormonsMormons BaptistsBaptists LutheransLutherans AnglicanAnglican Christian ScienceChristian Science AmishAmish Jehovah’s Witnesses QuakersJehovah’s Witnesses Quakers Seventh-Day AdventistsSeventh-Day Adventists “Jews for Jesus”“Jews for Jesus”

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