Jesus
a Jewish teacher who traveled and preached to the people in Judea and Galilee
Jesus
What was the official state religion during the time of Constantine
Polytheism
The first Roman Emperor to convert to
Christianity
This led more people to support him and eventually CHRISTIANITY emerged as a new faith
After Jesus was Crucified
The person who changed the official state religion to Christianity
Theodosius the Great
What did Constantine do to end the persecution of Christians in Rome?
Issue the Edict of Milan
Jesus' 4 teachings
❧He did not focus on religious LAWS
❧Humility
❧Charity
❧Love towards others- “ Do to others what you would have them do to you…”
Describe the Hellenistic religion as opposed to the Romans
Spiritual and emotional
What battle played a part in Constantine's conversion
Battle of the Milvian Bridge
Jews believed Jesus was
Messiah
Where was the Jewish temple the Romans destroyed after a Jewish revolt
Jerusalem
Official tolerance of Christianity
Edict of Milan
The part of the bible that speaks about the teachings of Jesus
Gospel
What were the different opinions on how the Romans should rule over the Jews
SAUDDUCEES- FAVORED COOPERATION W/ROME
PHARISEES-FOCUSED ON THEIR OWN RELIGIOUS LAWS TO PROTECT THEM FROM ROMAN INFLUENCE
ESSENES- AWAITED GOD TO SAVE THEM FROM ROMAN OPPRESSION
ZEALOTS- WANTED TO OVERTHROW ROME WITH VIOLENCE
What lead to Constantine's conversion
Constantin prayed for help and reported he saw a Cross- the symbol of Christianity
He ordered his soldiers to wear the symbol on their shields, and then won the battle in which he credited to the Christian Gods