2. Christianity Where: When: SW Asia, Jerusalem 2000 years ago
Stems from Judaism.
Jesus was a Jew, whom Christians claim is the Messiah (Savior)
Jesus with Children

3. Christianity Important Teachings: Holy Book: The Bible Monotheistic
Salvation
Jesus died on the cross as payment for sin. Resurrected to offer hope of eternal life.
Trinity of God
God the Father
Jesus, son of God
Holy Spirit
Holy Book:
The Bible
Old Testament
New Testament
The Stoning of Stephen

4. Christianity Important Cities Jerusalem Vatican City (Rome)
Important Groups
Roman Catholic
makes up the largest group of Christians.
Protestant
represents a diverse range of theological and social perspectives, denominations, individuals, and related organizations.
Eastern Orthodox
body of Christians that claims origins extending directly back to Jesus and his Apostles.
The Vatican City

5. Christianity Beliefs
Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God
Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah promised in the Old Testament
Christians believe that there is only one God, but that this one God consists of 3 "persons"

6. Christianity Beliefs Continued
They believe in actual heaven and hell.
Sin and Evil are realities in our existence.
They believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God.
There is giving is a tithe or offerings.

7. Christian’s Holy Book The Bible is the Christian holy book.
It is divided into the Old and New Testaments.
Parts of the writing contained in the Old Testament are also sacred to Jewish and Muslim people.

8. Christian Place of Worship
The Christian place of worship is called a Church, which are built in the shape of a cross with the altar facing east towards the rising sun.
Services are led by a priest, pastor or reverend.
Day of worship is normally Sunday but most recently Saturday has been added.
Westminster Abbey London

9. Christianity – Map! Christianity 1500 C.E. Christianity Today
In 1500, located in Europe and Middle East
Today, located in Americas and Europe