Section 3 The Rise of Christianity Flashcards
1
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Jesus
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A Jewish man who did good works and stressed God’s personal relationship to each human being
2
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Apostle
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One of the followers of Jesus.
3
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Peter
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The first apostle.
4
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Paul
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An apostle who helped spread Christianity.
5
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Diaspora
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The dispersal of the Jews from their homeland.
6
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Bishop
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A priest who supervised local churches.
7
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Constantine
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A Roman emperor who accepted Christianity.
8
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Pope
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The father or the head of the Christian church.
9
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Heresy
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Religious beliefs or opinions that differ from the official teachings of a Christian church.
