1. Important Figures in The History of Christianity
Nero
Constantine
Theodosius
Charlemagne
St Patrick
Outlawed
Christianity
in the
Roman Empire.
Under Constantine
the Romans quit
persecuting
Christians.
Made Christianity
the official religion
of the Roman
Empire
Frankish King
Who had the
job to protect
Christianity. The
Pope named him
Emperor of the
Holy Roman Empire
Brought Christianity
to Ireland

2. Practiced by the Byzantine Empire
Eastern Orthodox
Church
Christianity
Practiced by the Byzantine Empire
Emperor
Basilian
Missionaries
Rules for religious life.
The people of the Byzantine
Empire loved to discuss religion.
Two most important were
Cyril and Methodius.
Icons
Controlled the empire
and the religion.
Symbols honored by some
Christians.
The people of the empire
believe that the emperor
represented Jesus on Earth
The Byzantine Empire temporarily
outlawed icons. Later they were
brought back because of their artistic
value.

3. Life of Jesus Teachings Home town was Nazareth
Jerusalem
Was the capital of ancient
Israel, and the most important
city during the time of Jesus.
Lived in Judah under
Roman Rule during his
life.
Home town was Nazareth
Teachings
Jesus often used parables
(stories that teach a lesson)
in his teachings.
Jesus' original followers
were called the
Twelve Disciples
Galilee
Was an area North
of Judah where Jesus
did much of his teaching.
He often preached and
traveled around the
Sea of Galilee.

4. Death of Jesus and The Start of Christianity
Death and Resurrection
Beginnings of Christianity
Crucified—Punishment Romans gave to rebels and criminals. Jesus was sentenced to death for being a rebel.
Resurrection The Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead. This is the beginning of Christianity.
Apostles—Early Christian leaders who set up churches. They helped to get Christianity started.
The New Testament—The accounts of the life of Jesus.

5. Roman Catholic Church Church Organization Church Teachings
Hierarchy-Top/Down
Leadership style
Doctrine—The teachings
Of the church
Pope—Leader of the
Church, also the Bishop
Of Rome
Accept Jesus---and you will
Be saved and reach salvation
MIsc
Edict of Milan
Religious freedom
for all. Help spread
Christianity
Canterbury
First major city to
accept Christianity.
Martyr—Someone who will
die for their religion.
Laity—Regular church
Members.
Excommunicate—Someone
Who breaks church law.
Women—Not allowed to
Serve as clergy.
Benedictine Rule—Give up
Your belongings to work and
Pray. They live in a Monestary.