christianity Flashcards
1
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WHEN originated
A
shortly after 0 C.E. (around 2000 years ago)
2
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WHERE originated
A
Judea, the Roman Empire, in the village of Nazareth located in the northern region of Palestine.
3
Q
Key beliefs
A
Jesus died for humanity, that God raised him from the dead, and that Jesus will come again at the end of time. (Belief in one God who created the world)
4
Q
Specific Gods/Deities or/and humans
A
Jesus Christ
5
Q
Sacred texts
A
The Bible
6
Q
Unique ritual
A
Communion (sharing bread and wine (or grape juice) to symbolize the body and blood of Jesus Christ.)
7
Q
Map Region (Geographical locations today)
A
The Americas
8
Q
Approximately how many followers today?
A
around 2.4 billion
