1. Rise of Christianity

2. Judea Romans conquered Judea – 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 – 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