Roman Empire Stats
Theology tells us what we believe, apologetics tells us ___ __ _______ __.
"Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you."
Jesus
Gladiator games were fought by _______?
Slaves
Who was the missionary to the Gentiles?
Paul
What is the reason Christians see all people as equal?
The Imago Dei / Image of God
Latin for "Reason of Christ."
What is Ratio Christi?
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Paul
What was the practice of abandoning a child at birth called?
Exposure
Who thought women had fewer teeth than men?
Aristotle
Women and children
The Latin word meaning "a reasoned defense."
What is "apologia."
“Slaves are subhuman or lesser men, while masters are superior.”
Aristotle
Romans didn't invent this method of execution, but they perfected it.
Crucifixion
Who was emperor during Jesus' life?
Tiberius
When a communicable disease broke out, how were the Romans actions different than the Christians?
Romans ran out, Christians ran in.
The foundational verse for learning apologetics is 1 Peter 3:15 which says . . .
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”?
Mark
True or false: In Roman society, children were considered off-limits for a Roman male’s sexual activity.
False
Who ended the British slave trade in the 19th century?
William Wilberforce
The organized groups that went out at night to rescue abandoned babies were called _____ ________.
“Life Watches”
Name one of the four reasons we study apologetics.
1.The Bible commands it
2. The culture demands it
3. The Church needs it
4. The results prove it
“O woman, woman’s best jewel is silence! Silence in the jewel of the woman!”
Sophocles
What percent of the population were slaves/servants in Jesus’ time.
40%
Roman soldier, Hilarion told his wife" if it's a girl, _____ __ ___."
throw it out.
In the 2nd–3rd centuries AD, slaves decreased to ___% of the population.
~15%