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17 Cards in this Set
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In the beginning |
If people honor the Roman gods and the Emperor, then they were allowed to worship other gods as they pleased. |
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Jews concerned
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Many Jews were concerned about the weakening of their faith.
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Zealots
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Called on Jews to revolt against Roman rule and reestablish a Jewish state'
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Jewish Revolt #1
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66 AD Romans crushed the rebellion.
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Jewish Revolt #2
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Jews revolt again in the following century, Romans destroy Jerusalem, many scattered throughout the world, called diaspora.
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New Religion
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Among the turmoil, a new religion is formed, led by a Jew named Jesus.
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Growth of Christianity~4 A.D
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Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
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Growth of Christianity 26 A.D
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With help of the apostles, begin to preach new belief.
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Growth of Christianity~29 A.D
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Jesus is arrested and crucified
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Growth Continues
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Followers like Paul and Peter continue to spread teachings and established Christian communities (churches) throughout the Empire.
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Christian Persecution
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Romans begin persecuting the Christians because they refused to honor Roman gods and emperor.
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Martyrs
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Christians became martyrs for their faith.
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Edict of Milan
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313 AD Constantine ends persecution with Edict of Milan.
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Official Roman Religion
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Christianity becomes official religion.
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Appeal of Christianity
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All people are welcome.
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Christianity message
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Love, humanity, charity, equality, human dignity, and promise of better life after death.
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Judaism and Christianity
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Belief in Juan God. Same messages. Live good moral life = Salvation. Jesus called himself the Son of God. |
