The Rise of Christianity Flashcards

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Jesus

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born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea

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apostle

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thought to have been written by one or more of Jesus’ disciples

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Peter

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the first apostle. Spread the teachings of Jesus throughout Palestine and Syria

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Paul

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apostle that had enormous influence on Christianity’s development. First an enemy of Christianity

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5
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Diaspora

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dispersal of the Jews

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6
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bishop

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also a priest, supervised several local churches

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7
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pope

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the father or head of the Christian church

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Constantine

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Roman emperor fighting three rivals for his title

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heresy

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any belief that appeared to contradict the basic teachings

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