Origins and Beliefs of Christianity

Acceptance of other groups such as religious groups

12 Jewish men who followed Jesus during his lifetime who spread his teachings.

A person who dies for their beliefs

A group of powerful and wealthy Jews who disagreed with the Pharisees and cooperated with the Romans.

A Jewish religious group that strictly observed and taught the law of Moses. They believed in resurrections.

The place where Jesus was born

The mistreatment or punishment of a group of people because of their beliefs

The act of rising from the dead. Coming back to life.

A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 BC - AD 180

Ritual cleansing by plunging into water

The holy book of Christianity

Non Jewish person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ

A heartfelt change in one's opinions or beliefs

A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus

The community of all Christians, a specific group of Christians, or a building Christians worship in

Four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Jesus Christ's life and teacings

A savior sent by God. A specially chosen king who would save the Jews from oppression.

A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Judea; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity

A follower of Jesus Christ's teachings

A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

A type of execution done by the Romans in which a person was nailed to a cross

A Roman governor of Judea. Who sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion.