Transcript section 4 - Miss Morris`s World History
Slide 1
DEVELOPMENT OF
CHRISTIANITY
Big idea: Christianity spread
throughout Roman Empire and
becomes state religion.
Slide 2
The Rise of
Christianity
Slide 3
Religion in the Roman Empire
State religion –(polytheistic) gods &
goddesses.
ritual = happy gods & prosperity.
Tolerant -other religions.
Judaism
Judea-Roman Providence
Procurator- Roman Governor.
Unrest
Sadducees –Priest, cooperation with
Rome.
Pharisees –Scholars-strict religious law
=protection from Rome.
Essenes- lived apart from society-God
will save from oppression.
Zealots -overthrow of Roman rulewaiting for Messiah.
Slide 4
Rise of Christianity
Jesus travels teaching Christianity
messiah. (anointed one)
Mission -salvation God promised
Israel.
focus transformation of inner
person.
10 Commandments.
revolutionary -might revolt against
Rome.
Crucified .
Slide 5
Christianity Spreads
Apostles spread message.
Paul -message to Gentiles (non-Jews) of
messiah.
Jesus death –forgave sins .
Christianity passed orally.
Paul -letters (epistles) outline beliefs.
gospels-New Testament.
Slide 6
Roman Persecution
Romans 1st little attention to Christians,
seen as part of Judaism.
Eventually seen as threat to public order.
Christians –treason-death.
Slide 7
Roman Empire adopts
Christianity
Christianity grew
Structured
clergy -separate from
laity (regular
people).
Fulfilled human need
to belong.
(communities).
Diocletian-Last
persecution.
Constantine- 1st
Christian emperor.
Edict of Milan
Theodosius the Great Christianity official
religion .
Slide 8
5-4 Section Review
Who was the head Roman official of
a province?
Procurator
Romans were tolerant of other
peoples’ religions unless those
religions did what?
Threatened public order or morals
Who was the founder of Christian
communities in Asia Minor?
Paul
Slide 9
5-4 Section Review
Roman persecutions made
Christianity what?
Stronger, more organized, and more
committed
What were Christian church leaders
called?
Clergy
Christianity grew for what reasons?
It was personal for individuals, it
held familiar beliefs, it provided care
and support for all
What were Christian church
members called?
laity
Slide 10
5-4 Section Review
Christianity was especially attractive
to who?
The poor
What is the second part of the
Christian Bible?
New Testament
The Jewish Essenes group did what?
Awaited for God to save Israel
DEVELOPMENT OF
CHRISTIANITY
Big idea: Christianity spread
throughout Roman Empire and
becomes state religion.
Slide 2
The Rise of
Christianity
Slide 3
Religion in the Roman Empire
State religion –(polytheistic) gods &
goddesses.
ritual = happy gods & prosperity.
Tolerant -other religions.
Judaism
Judea-Roman Providence
Procurator- Roman Governor.
Unrest
Sadducees –Priest, cooperation with
Rome.
Pharisees –Scholars-strict religious law
=protection from Rome.
Essenes- lived apart from society-God
will save from oppression.
Zealots -overthrow of Roman rulewaiting for Messiah.
Slide 4
Rise of Christianity
Jesus travels teaching Christianity
messiah. (anointed one)
Mission -salvation God promised
Israel.
focus transformation of inner
person.
10 Commandments.
revolutionary -might revolt against
Rome.
Crucified .
Slide 5
Christianity Spreads
Apostles spread message.
Paul -message to Gentiles (non-Jews) of
messiah.
Jesus death –forgave sins .
Christianity passed orally.
Paul -letters (epistles) outline beliefs.
gospels-New Testament.
Slide 6
Roman Persecution
Romans 1st little attention to Christians,
seen as part of Judaism.
Eventually seen as threat to public order.
Christians –treason-death.
Slide 7
Roman Empire adopts
Christianity
Christianity grew
Structured
clergy -separate from
laity (regular
people).
Fulfilled human need
to belong.
(communities).
Diocletian-Last
persecution.
Constantine- 1st
Christian emperor.
Edict of Milan
Theodosius the Great Christianity official
religion .
Slide 8
5-4 Section Review
Who was the head Roman official of
a province?
Procurator
Romans were tolerant of other
peoples’ religions unless those
religions did what?
Threatened public order or morals
Who was the founder of Christian
communities in Asia Minor?
Paul
Slide 9
5-4 Section Review
Roman persecutions made
Christianity what?
Stronger, more organized, and more
committed
What were Christian church leaders
called?
Clergy
Christianity grew for what reasons?
It was personal for individuals, it
held familiar beliefs, it provided care
and support for all
What were Christian church
members called?
laity
Slide 10
5-4 Section Review
Christianity was especially attractive
to who?
The poor
What is the second part of the
Christian Bible?
New Testament
The Jewish Essenes group did what?
Awaited for God to save Israel