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Christianity

By: Alex Cruz-Jimenez, Holly

Asaro and Brandon MorganDue: November 29, 2012

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History Originated in modern day Israel and Palestine.

It developed out of Judaism, but Christiansbelieve that Jesus is their messiah.

Jesus' birth marks the beginning of the CommonEra, CE.

Jesus began to preach and developed thousandsof followers in First Century AD.

The Jewish people who believed Jesus was themessiah became Christians while the othersstayed Jewish.

There are so many aspects of Christian history,but some of the most important parts are theones written in the Bible. Here are the threearguably most important stories:

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Adam and Eve

God created Adam (the first male) and abeautiful garden for him to live in, calledEden. He created Adam to keep himcompany, and to look after the world. Hethen created animals, and brought themto Adam one by one. But Adam wasdifferent than all the other animals, noneof them was as capable of love as Adam.So He used Adams ribs to create the firstwoman, Eve. He told them to enjoy thegarden, but never eat the fruit from the

Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.

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One day a serpent (the devil in disguise)

came to Eden and told Eve that God didntwant them to eat from the tree becausethey would become His equal. Theysuccumbed to his evil temptation, eating

the fruit. Immediately they felt guilty, andthen they became unhappy and fearful ofGod. God was disappointed in them, andtold them they had to leave the garden of

Eden. "From now on you'll have to scratcha living from the soil. You'll need to makeclothes and grow food. Nothing will comeeasily -- not even childbirth. And one day,

you will die."

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Birth of Jesus

A little over 2,000 years ago a womannamed Mary received a visit from an angelwho told her that she would be the motherof Jesus, Gods son. At first she was

scared, but her faith in God led her toknow it was what was right. Mary and herhusband-to-be lived in Nazareth, but theyhad to travel to Bethlehem in order toregister for the census. Once they arrived

all of the inns were full, so they had tostay in a stable where they kept animals.It was there that Jesus was born. Soonafter a group of angels visited some

shepherds and told them of the news.

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They hurried to Bethlehem to visit Jesus,

and then spread the news of the birth. Alittle while later three wise men, calledmagi, saw the star that signaled the birthof a new king. They followed it, and gave

Jesus the gifts of gold, frankincense andmyrrh. But on the way there they stoppedin Judea, Herods kingdom in the areaaround Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Heasked them where Jesus was so that he

could worship him, but he was actuallyplanning to kill him. That night Joseph gota dream warning him of the danger, andhe fled with Mary and Jesus to Egypt.

They returned to Nazareth when Herod

had died.

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The Last Supper

Jesus followers were called disciples, and hechose 12 to be his apostles, who would help himin preaching the teachings of Jesus. As they wentto Jerusalem for the Passover Feast, Jesus warned

his apostles that the rulers of Jerusalem didntlike him (because he had so many followers), andmight try to hurt him. The apostles, thinking

Jesus could not be harmed, didnt believe him.Jesus also predicted that one of his apostles

would betray him, much to the astonishment ofthe group. Both of those predictions proved true.On that Thursday they met, but one apostle,

Judas, was unusually silent. He had givenJerusalems rulers Jesus location in exchange for

money. Jesus knew of his betrayal, and Judassoon fled.

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The feast went on, and Jesus gave the apostlesbread, saying eat this, for this is My body whichis broken for you. Then he gave them wine, and

said drink this, for this is My blood which is shedfor you and for many. He asked them to "do thisin remembrance of me." Soon thereafter theRomans came, arresting Jesus. After confirmingthat he was the Messiah they sentenced him to

death. Jesus was then taken to Pontius Pilate,where he was brutally beaten for 6 hours beforehis bitter death, upon which he cried out "MyGod, my God, why have you forsaken me?". Hisbody was then taken to a rock tomb, but when hismother and 2 other devoted female followers

came back that Sunday to anoint his body, it wasmissing. After much doubt the disciples finallybelieved it, as he appeared to them and provedhe was not a ghost. Jesuss resurrection is a vitalpart in Christian history, as it shows people can

have peace and happiness with Christ in this lifeand the next. It is written in all four Gospels.

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Bible

Contains the sacred scriptures ofJudaism and Christianity

The Bible is broken up into two

sections: Old Testament (mostlyinherited from Judaism) and the New

Testament

The New Testament is made of theGospels ("good news"), the Acts ofthe Apostles, the Epistles (letters),and the Book of Revelation.

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Core Values/Ideas

Believes in the Trinity: three beings in oneGod (God the Father, God the Son, andGod the Holy Spirit).

Obedience can be forced, but true lovemust be willingly given.

Christianity originated as God desiring toshare His perfect love with an intelligentand responsible creature.

Belief that God created the whole world,the whole universe from his own hands

and in his own vision.

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Ten Commandments

1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me

2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any gravenimage

3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy

God in vain4. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy

5. Honour thy father and thy mother

6. Thou shalt not kill

7. Thou shalt not commit adultery8. Thou shalt not steal

9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thyneighbour

10. Thou shalt not covet

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Three Major Groups ofChristianity

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Common Ceremonies

Baptism

Communion

Confirmation

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Common Celebrations

Advent

Christmas

Lent Good Friday

Easter Sunday

Feast ofAscension

Pentecost

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Impact Today

Many parts of Christianity are stillaround today. For example, people stilleat and drink the body and blood of

Christ. Baptism and Holy Matrimonyare common celebrations that havebeen around since the beginning of

Christianity, and have lasted.Christianity is also one of the largestreligions in the world. Although thereare dozens of different types of

Christians, it impacts the world on a

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