4 BC to 3 BC Jesus, Jewish boy Born in Bethlehem in ancient
Palestine (Israel) Scholars believe He was probably born in
fall/spring
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Christianity Timeline 4/3 BC- Jesus, God s son, is born in the
city of Bethlehem 30 AD- Jesus is handed to the Roman authority by
the Jews to be crucified on the cross 30 AD- 3 days after Jesus is
crucified on the cross, He was resurrected from the dead. 0 30
AD4/3BC
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Christianity has its roots in Judaism. Christians believe in
Jesus, a carpenter who began to travel and teach new ideas about
Judaism around 30 CE. He believed that the old laws of Judaism
should be replaced by a simple system based on love and
kindness.
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Jesus performed miracles and after people saw the results, they
became followers. He laid his hands on people and could heal them.
Jesus used parables (stories that teach lessons) to link his
teachings to peoples everyday lives. Jesus soon gained a large
following.
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Sermon on the Mount Carl Bloch, 1890 Story of his life written
30 years after Jesus death The Bible Christian sacred writings (Old
and New Testaments ) The Four Gospels Jesus Early Life Jesus grew
up Galilee. Baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist Jesus traveled
preaching religion of love and forgiveness, and performing
miracles. People (disciples) came to hear his words.
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MESSIAH Messiah: Some people believed Jesus was the Messiah
Jesus became know as Christ, which is Greek for Messiah Messiah
means (Anointed One) Jewish People: Believed a Messiah, or Savior
would come to lead them out of exile
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Christians: People who believed in Jesus ideas and teachings
Jesus was not popular with Jewish leaders. They did not want him to
threaten their power and they had the Romans arrest Jesus. Jesus
was crucified at the age of 33. Christians believe that Jesus rose
from the dead and went to heaven three days later. They saw the
Resurrection as a sign that Jesus was the Messiah (or Savior). This
date, 33 CE, is the beginning of Christianity. Jesus Disciples:
Spread his teachings and their belief that he was the Messiah
promised in Jewish scripture
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The Birth of Christianity, 33 AD
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Canaan Judea The Promised Land Palestine Israel 1948
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There are about 2.1 billion Christians worldwide. *Christianity
is the largest religion in the world. Christians are grouped by
many denominations. Examples include Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and
Protestantism. All denominations of Christians follow the teachings
of Jesus. Christians worship in churches, chapels, and
cathedrals
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Pope Francis Elected March 13, 2013
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St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City (Built from 1506-1626 with
Michelangelo among the architects)
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The Bible is the main holy book for Christians. It consists of:
1.The Old Testament -- contains the Ten Commandments 2.The New
Testament -- about Jesus and his teachings
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Gutenberg Bible 1450s (The first printed book)
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Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus and is
observed on December 25 th. Easter celebrates the death and
resurrection of Jesus.