1. Rise of Christianity

2. 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

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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

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

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