1.3 Early Christianity

Romans ruled Jews with iron hand.

Romans refused to trade with the Jews.

Romans claimed Jewish land.

Romans persecuted the Jews in the Roman Empire.

55 B.C.E.

63 B.C.E.

63 C.E.

65 C.E.

Jews who believed they should fight the Romans for their freedom.

Romans who believed they should fight for their freedom.

People from New Zealand.

Jews rioters protecting the Masada.

Overtook a fortress in Israel and defended it for 200 years.

Taken own lives instead of surrendering

Settled in regions as far west as Spain and east in Central Asia

Vandalized churches

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15

Jesus urged people to turn from their selfish ways and welcome kingdom of heaven

God created all people and loved them the way a father loves his children.

Jesus spoke using everyday language and preached using parables

Jesus' message reinforced Jewish teachings.

Jews refused to allow Romans participate in Passover.

Roman had high taxes for all Jews.

They saw Jesus as a threat to law and order.

They were scared of Jesus because he could heal the sick.

Paul

Peter

Joseph

Mary Magdalene

Christian leaders who spread the message of Jesus.

People who accepted Christianity.

Service leaders in the church.

Only men who were Christian.

Peter

Paul

Moses

Joseph

They believed in one God, not many gods like Romans.

Christians forgave people for sins.

Christians could enter heaven without being good.

Christians believed they were better than other religions.