Palestine A Roman province on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Palestine Nazareth A city in ancient Palestine and the home of Jesus. Nazareth Jesus A young Jewish man who taught in Palestine and founded Christianity. Disciples of Jesus who helped spread His teachings throughout the Roman Empire. Peter Paul Constantine Christian emperor who made Christianity equal to all other religions in Rome. Theodosius Ancient Roman emperor who made Christianity Romes official religion in A.D. 380. catacomb An underground room used as a burial site. synagogue A Jewish place of worship disciple One of a small group of people who followed Jesus. persecute To punish Christianity The monotheistic religion based on the life, teachings, and death of Jesus. New Testatment The part of the Christian Bible that contains the Gospels. Gospels In Christianity, the four books of the Bible known as the New Testament. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Apostle One of 12 disciples chosen by Jesus to help him preach and spread the Word of God. Messiah In Judaism, a leader sent by God In Christianity, the Savior, Jesus, God in human form. Ch. 10, Lesson 4 Notes Jesus, the founder of Christianity, was born into a Jewish family. Peter and Paul spread the teachings of Jesus throughout the Mediterranean. Christians were persecuted, or punished, For their religious beliefs. TEST ON FRIDAY!!