1. Christianity I. Development of Christianity into universal religion II. Spread of Christianity IDs: Paul of Tarsus, St. Perpetua (Vibia Perpetua), Nicene Creed

2. I. Christianity

3. A. Beginnings of Christianity sect of Judaism (ca. 30 CE)  Yeshua of Nazareth  Jesus  Christ – (Annointed One, Messiah)  disciples (apostles)  gospels

4. B. Spreading beyond the Jewish community Paul of Tarsus (ca. 40-60 CE)

6. C. Persecuted Cult (70-300 CE)  Martyr  Saint  St. Perpetua, d. 203 CE

7. D. Christianity becomes Official Roman Religion  Emperor Constantine a. Council of Nicaea, 325 CE  Nicene Creed

8. 1. Doctrine: Nicene Creed  Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit  Christ is both divine & human

9. 2. Authoritative Text Bible Old Testament New Testament St. Jerome St. Augustine of Hippo

10. II. Spread of Christianity, 30-300 CE

11. Spread of Christianity, 300-600 CE