Christianity began as a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who taught that there is one God. In the early centuries AD, Christians faced persecution from Roman emperors like Nero. The Colosseum was built in 80 AD and used for gladiator fights and public entertainment. Despite threats of death, many early Christians refused to deny their faith, including Polycarp who was martyred. The Roman emperor Constantine ended persecutions in the 4th century AD and allowed Christianity to spread. During the Middle Ages from 500-1500 AD, the Catholic Church became very powerful and influential in Europe under the leadership of the Pope in Rome.
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These slides are designed to accompany a lecture on the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire from the birth of Jesus of Nazareth through the second century A.D. The "Five Good Emperors" (Antonines) appear as well with emphasis on their policies toward Jews and Christians.
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These slides are designed to accompany a lecture on the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire from the birth of Jesus of Nazareth through the second century A.D. The "Five Good Emperors" (Antonines) appear as well with emphasis on their policies toward Jews and Christians.
Detailed summary for the 1st 20 centuries in the History of Christianity.
Starting with the Apostles and how the christian faith spread throughout the world
History of Christianity (elementary-middle school). Nicene Creed. Constantinople vs. Rome. Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox. Spread of Christianity.
2. How Christianity began
• 1.Christianity is a religion based upon the
teachings and miracles of Jesus Christ.
Christianity teaches that there is only one
God that created the Heavens and the
Earth.
3. Nero
• 2.The evil fifth Roman emperor who had
his wife and mother murdered.
4. The Colosseum
• 3.A huge outdoor arena built in A.D.80.
Emperors used the Colosseum to entertain
the public with free games.The games were
a symbol of prestige and power.Gladiators
fought and died in the Colosseum. The
Gladiators were usually slaves or criminals.
5. Persecution
• Christians who willingly gave up their lives
rather than deny their LORD.Polycarp was
arrested and ordered to blaspheme.
6. Constantine
• Was the emperor of Rome.No longer
persecuted Christians and allowed the
Romans to worship any god they wanted.
7. The Middle Ages
• A.D.500 to A.D.1500.A thousand year
period after the fall of Rome.The church
was important and influential, with its
leaders having spiritual authority over all
christians.The Pope was the head of the
catholic church that is located in
Rome.Charles the great was an Emperor of
Rome he was very important to the
christians.
8. The Church
• The priests were men who the people
confessed there sins to.There purpose was
to preach and also give church
services,visited the sick and help those in
trouble.
9. The Crusades
• The Crusades were people who fought for
the cross, and for religious regions and
selfish purposes.
10. Church Changes
• The Heretics were followers of peter
waldo,who spread the gospel.
