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christianity vocab

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​Pharisees educated people who both observed and enforced Jewish law
Sadducees​ came from elite and powerful backgrounds. Supported the traditions of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. Very religious and generally cooperated with Roman occupation.
Pax Romana ​ Latin word for "Roman Peace" was a period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire which lasted for over 200 years, beginning with the reign of Augustus in 27 B.C.
Zealots​ opposed Roman occupation. Believed that God would send a Messiah that would save the Jewish people from oppression.
Resurrection​ coming back to life after being declared dead through divine intervention.
Baptism​ a practiced ritual cleansing by plunging into water
Crucifixion​ a slow and painful Roman method of execution. Jesus was sentenced to crucifixion.
Martyrs​ people who die for their beliefs. Many Christians were martyred for their belief in Jesus.
Bible​ Holy text that is composed of two major sections: Old Testament and New Testament. Sacred book for Christians.
Old Testament​ the first part of the Christian Bible, comprising thirty-nine books and corresponding approximately to the Hebrew Bible. Promises that a Messiah will come and save God's people.
Salvation​ deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Jesus Christ.
New Testament​ the second part of the Christian Bible, written originally in Greek and recording the life and teachings of Jesus and his earliest followers. It includes the four Gospels
Gospels Translated as "Good News." First four books of the New Testament, describe the life and and teachings of Jesus from four different points of view: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Parables​ stories with a moral, Jesus often used parables to explain important lessons
Epistles ​ formal letters written by early leaders in the Christian church. Paul wrote a number of Epistles that explain Christian beliefs in great detail.
Trinity​ the Christian understanding that God is represented in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Ethics​ issues of right and wrong and how to treat people
Golden Rule​ a rule of ethical conduct that Jesus taught, written in Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31: "do to others as you would have them do to you" or in other words "treat others with how you want to be treated
Ascension ​ the ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after the Resurrection.
Denominations ​ Christians have divided themselves into different branches. Differences come down to church tradition, worship style, and history
Good Friday​ the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is commemorated. Christians believe Jesus died to pay for personal sins.
Easter​ the most important festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Three Days after Jesus died He arose into Heaven.
Providence the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.
Messiah the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Old Testament. Hebrew word meaning Christ.
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