1. Christianity

2. Jews and Romans 63 BC Romans conquered Judea Zealots Armed resistance Others waited for the Messiah ◦ Spiritual leader ◦ Would restore Jewish leadership in Jerusalem ◦ Bring peace

3. Jesus of Nazareth Four Gospels ◦ First four books in New Testament ◦ New Testament + Hebrew Bible= Christian Bible today Carpenter Studied writings of Jewish prophets Redemption and warning Disciples Performed miracles Repent Humility, mercy and charity

4. Death of Jesus Romans feared political uprising Jesus was tried and found guilty Resurrected Jesus Christ- Greek word for Messiah

5. Christianity Spreads Disciples (apostles) spread Jesus’s teachings Paul ◦ spread Christianity to non-Jews ◦ Changed food restrictions People liked message of love and eternal life No social restrictions Eventual Roman religious toleration

6. Christian Church Eucharist Baptism Priests- authority from Jesus through Apostles Bishop Pope- bishop of Rome

7. Constantine Converted in early 300s “In this sign, conquer” Edict of Milan ◦ Made Christianity legal Christianity spread Polytheism disappeared