Vocabulary Flashcards
Judaea
A Roman province that was created by emperor Agustus
Nazareth
Place where Jesus and many Jews lived
Galilee
The region just north of Judea
Jesus
A Jew that began preaching and traveled through judea and Gallilee
Peter
One of the most important apostles
Paul
An important Christian leader who was a well educated jew and Roman citizen
Messiah
A deliver or messenger from God
Disciple
the 12 followers of Jesus
Parable
A story that uses every day life events to express spiritual ideas
Resurrection
To rise from the dead
Apostle
And early Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message
Salvation
To be saved from sin and allowed to enter heaven
Rome
A place where peace and order was a established and allowed people to travel and safety
Constantine
A Roman emperor that excepted Christianity
Helena
Constantine’s mother who help him build churches in Rome and Jerusalem
Theodosius
Emperor who made Christianity Romes official religion
Persecute
To mistreat
Martyr
People willing to die rather than give up their believes
Hierarchy
The organization of different levels of authority
Clergy
Leaders of the church
Laity
Regular church members
Doctrine
The official church teaching
Gospel
Each of the four works which means good news
Pope
Latin meaning father or head of the church