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Chapter 36 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blasphemy | A disrespectful act or statement against God. |
| Christianity | A religion centered around the son of God, Jesus. |
| Baptize | A ritual in which a person is welcomed into a religion. |
| Jesus | A man who claimed to be the son of God and was crucified. |
| Disciple | A person who helps spread religious teachings of another. |
| Constantine | The person who gave religious freedom to Christians. |
| Parable | A simple story that explains a moral or religious lesson. |
| Judea | The city in which Jesus was born. |
| Crucify | The type of execution in which the victim is hung from a cross by their hands and feet that are nailed to the cross. |
| Prefect | A high official in ancient Rome. |
| Resurect | The act of bringing someone back to life. |
| New Testament | Historical writings by Mark, Luke, John, and Matthew. |
| Gospels | An account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. |
| Missionary | Someone who tries to persuade others to believe in his or her religious teachings. |
| Messiah | A savior that many Jews believed had been promised by God. |