Early Christianity

Roman
Empire,
200 B.C- 476
Heavily militaristic and efficient

Incorporated local religions into pantheon

Jupiter/Zeus
Roman Empire ruled Israel at time of Jesus’ birth
Jesus
Born around 4BC - 4
AD

Historians agree- He
existed

Proclaimed the
Kingdom for about 3-
5 years
 Jesus, cont.
Jesus is crucified, in typical
Roman fashion

Is claimed to have risen

from the dead. Results are
revolutionary
Christianity Spreads…
Read these passages:
◦ Matthew 28:16-20
◦ Revelation 7:9-10

Task:
1. Summarize each passage
2. How does this passage relate to the spread of
Christianity?
 Quick Note:
Primary source: document or physical object which was
written/created during the time under study.
◦ Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news footage, etc.

Secondary source: Sources that are written/created after the

event
◦ Textbooks, magazine articles, commentaries, encyclopedias, etc.

Were these Bible passages primary or secondary

sources?
Christianity Spreads
Paul was very influential in
spreading Christianity.
How do you think the Romans
liked the spread of Christianity?