A New Hope
Revered as a prophet and saint by Christians and Muslims alike, this figure foretold of Jesus' arrival by the River Jordan.
Who is John the Baptist?
The governor of Judaea during the reign of Tiberius, this Roman administrator famously oversaw the trial and execution of Jesus.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
The first of the synoptic gospels, this Book portrays Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
What is Matthew?
Initially a persecutor of early Christians, Saul was on his way to this city when he received his miraculous epiphany.
What is Damascus?
Addressing Athenians and Corinthians, Paul reconciles this fundamental tenet of Greek theology with Christian monotheism.
What is polytheism?
Upon drawing a great crowd of disciples, Jesus delivers these famous blessings atop a mountain.
What are the Beatitudes?
To deter Roman citizens from practicing Christianity, emperors such as Nero and Domitian publicly executed these "witnesses" during festivals and games.
Who are martyrs?
Likely written for learned gentiles, this Book begins by identifying Jesus as the Word (Logos) incarnate.
What is John?
In his Letter to the Romans, Paul repeatedly reinforces the idea that Christians are "dead" to these Jewish traditions.
What are laws?
In his apocalyptic text, John of Patmos identifies this city as the seat of God's kingdom on Earth.
What is Jerusalem?
Following the death and resurrection, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit on this occasion; spreading news of Jesus' works and wonders in a variety of languages.
What is Pentecost?
Following a series of riots in Judaea, this future emperor led a siege against Jerusalem that resulted in the destruction of the Temple and a triumphal arch.
Who is Titus?
Responding to a period of great persecution, this Book emphasizes the most lurid elements of Christian eschatology.
What is Revelation?
Regarded as the "Apostle to the Gentiles", Paul employs his knowledge of this philosophy to persuade prospective converts to Christianity.
What is Stoicism?
Spreading to Carthage, Christianity influenced this young noblewoman to die valiantly by guiding a gladiator's blade to her own neck.
Who is Perpetua?