Christianity - Origins (Yr 11) Flashcards
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what is the historical and cultural context in which Christianity began?
- Christianity grew out of Judaism
- Jesus lived in Palestine (6BCE-30CE)
Palestine:
- occupied by The Romans
- ruled by Caesar Augustus
- Jews suffered deprivation and hardships under Roman rule (harsh taxes etc)
- no central Jewish authority
what was the political point of view in the time of Jesus?
struggling empires waged war until the Roman Empire gained control
what was the economic point of view in the time of Jesus?
- vast system of business and finance
- dominated by international trades
- enforced system of taxation
- lots of slave labour
what was the sociological point of view in the time of Jesus?
- assortment of ethnic people, high government officials, merchants, and slaves
- diverse and exotic religious life
what were the principal events in Jesus’ life?
- birth
- brit milah
- baptism
- missionary work
- teachings/parables
- healing
- miracles
- final days in Jerusalem/arrest/trials
- crucifixion
- resurrection
outline Jesus’ birth.
- born in Bethlehem –> escaping King Herod’s order to kill all firstborn males
- circa 6CE
“The time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son.” (Luke 2)
outline Jesus’ brit milah.
- circumcised 8 days after his birth
- honour the law of Brit Milah
“On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child.” (Luke 2)
outline Jesus’ baptism.
- baptised by his cousin, John the Baptist
- in the river of Jordan
- around 30 years old
outline Jesus’ teachings/parables.
- the good samaritan: man saved a crippled man while others walked by (Luke 10:30-37)
- the prodigal son: the father forgives his son when he returns and welcomes him home (Matthew 13:34)
outline Jesus’ healings.
- heals a blind man
- heals a leper
“He said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.” (Matthew 8:1-3)
outline Jesus’ miracles.
- changed water to wine
- fed the 5000
- walked on water
“Master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine.” (John 2:8-9)
“Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves.” (Matthew 14:17-19)
outline Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem, his arrest, and his trial.
- Holy Thursday
- washing of the feet
- prayed at the Garden of Gethsemane
- betrayed by Judas
- arrested after being kissed by Judas
- trialed by Pontius Pilate
“Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master.” (John 13: 12-16)
outline Jesus’ crucifixion.
- sentenced to death by Pontious Pilate
- wore a crown of thorns
- nailed to the cross
- left to die
“Then Pilate turned Jesus over to them to be crucified.” (Matthew 47: 40-41)
outline Jesus’ resurrection.
- Jesus rose from the dead 3 days later
- disappeared from his tomb
“You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!” (Mark 16)
why is Jesus the model for the Christian life?
- his ways were authentically Jewish
- ideas, language, and imagery was Jewish
- focused on the notion that all were welcome in the Kingdom of God
- his words and deeds are the frameworks of how Christians should behave
- his life, birth, and death form the basis of the Christian calendar
- he is the anointed one, the chosen Messiah, and the saviour of the world
- demonstrates the forgiveness of God
- expressed the relationship with God after death
