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Christianity
Term | Definition |
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Christianity | Major middle east religion that grew out of Hebrew traditions in the middle east centered around the life of Jesus |
Jesus Christ | A Jew born in Bethlehem believed by Christians to be the messiah |
Gospels | Account of Jesus’ life and teachings contained in the bible |
Messiah | A belief found in both Christianity and Judaism that Yahweh/god will send a savior |
Baptized | christian ritual which symbolizes a person being welcomed to the religion |
Disciples | A small number of men who were Jesus' followers |
Parables | Short stories with simple moral lessons taught by Jesus Christ |
Crucifixion | A method of execution where a person is hung from a cross. Christians believe that Jesus’ crucifixion forged them of their sins |
Resurrection | The christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifixion |
Saul/Paul | Originally an enemy of Jesus teachings; covert to Christianity and become one of its most successful missionaries |
Missionary | People who work to spread Jesus message |
Roman Empire | Rulers of Palestine during Jesus's life. Persecuted Christians in an attempt to destroy the religion |
Constantine the Great | Roman emperor who after a major military victory gave Christians the freedom to practice their religion with fear of persecution |
Theodosius the Great | Roman emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the roman empire |
Bible | The christian sacred text that contains their beliefs |