1. Christianity

2. Judea Roman empire extended to the Middle East by 63b.c.
Territory called Judea, ruled by King Herod
Military governor appointed after 4b.c.
Judea paid tribute to Rome
Jewish prophecy of a coming Messiah that would restore the Kingdom of David gave them hope

5. Origins Began by a man named Jesus Born in Bethlehem during a census
Son of a carpenter named Joseph and wife Mary
Born in Bethlehem during a census
Spent childhood learning the Talmud and Jewish law
Baptized at 30 by John the Baptist
Spent 40 days in the wilderness before returning to Galilee to preach.

8. Teachings Based on Jewish beliefs, emphasized love and mercy
Two important beliefs:
Love God with all your heart and soul
Love your neighbor as you love yourself
God’s kingdom was a time when people live according to God’s will
Not universally followed or liked
Jesus was persecuted for his teachings and executed