Important Figures in The History of Christianity

Nero Constantine Theodosius Charlemagne St Patrick

Outlawed Christianity

in the Roman Empire.

Under Constantinethe Romans quit

persecuting Christians.

Made Christianitythe official religionof the RomanEmpire

Frankish King Who had the job to protectChristianity. ThePope named himEmperor of the Holy Roman Empire

Brought Christianityto Ireland

ChristianityPracticed by the Byzantine Empire

Eastern Orthodox

Church

Emperor

Controlled the empireand the religion.

The people of the empirebelieve that the emperorrepresented Jesus on Earth

Basilian Missionaries

Rules for religious life.The people of the ByzantineEmpire loved to discuss religion.

Icons

Symbols honored by someChristians.

Two most important wereCyril and Methodius.

The Byzantine Empire temporarilyoutlawed icons. Later they werebrought back because of their artistic value.

Life of JesusHome town was Nazareth

Lived in Judah underRoman Rule during hislife.

JerusalemWas the capital of ancientIsrael, and the most important city during the time of Jesus.

TeachingsJesus often used parables(stories that teach a lesson)in his teachings.

Jesus' original followerswere called the Twelve Disciples

GalileeWas an area Northof Judah where Jesusdid much of his teaching. He often preached and traveled around the Sea of Galilee.

Death of Jesus and The Start of Christianity

Death and Resurrection• Crucified—Punishment

Romans gave to rebels and criminals. Jesus was sentenced to death for being a rebel.

• Resurrection The Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead. This is the beginning of Christianity.

Beginnings of Christianity• Apostles—Early Christian

leaders who set up churches. They helped to get Christianity started.

• The New Testament—The accounts of the life of Jesus.

Roman Catholic ChurchChurch Organization

Church Teachings

MIsc

Hierarchy-Top/DownLeadership style

Pope—Leader of theChurch, also the BishopOf Rome

Laity—Regular churchMembers.

Women—Not allowed toServe as clergy.

Doctrine—The teachingsOf the church

Accept Jesus---and you willBe saved and reach salvation

Martyr—Someone who willdie for their religion.

Excommunicate—SomeoneWho breaks church law.

Benedictine Rule—Give up Your belongings to work and Pray. They live in a Monestary.

Edict of MilanReligious freedom for all. Help spread Christianity

CanterburyFirst major city to accept Christianity.