early christianities

Jesus and early Christianity was heavily influenced by what religion?

judaism

what started religious movements

jesus’s death, his ministry, and teachings

abrahamic faith

any religion that claims lineage to abraham

why was abraham an important figure?

he had the first relationship with God

what are the 3 abrahamic faiths?

judaism, christianity, and islam

Jewish Apocalypticism

anticipation of the worlds end

universalizing religion

a religion created around including all people of different ethnic & cultural backgrounds

schism

division between opposing parties because of differences in beliefs

crucible of faith

intense trials that strengthen and purify a persons religious beliefs

where did jews live?

in between different empires

why was there conflict between the jews and romans?

romans wanted to control jewish beliefs, culture, and politics.

what would jesus’s name be translated into?

joshua or yeshua

where was jesus raised?

nazareth

what age was jesus crucified at?

33

apocalyptic

around the coming day of judgement

what is good/evil

battles with satan and demons

what is a prophet

a charismatic teacher & healer

was christianity a jewish movement?

yes

greek translation of messiah

christ

who were Ebionites & Nazarenes

jewish christians who accepted jesus as the messiah but at the same time tried to uphold the mosaic law

gnostics

christian communities with diverse beliefs

what was pauls main role?

shaping the new testament

missionizing

you are commanded to go out and spread your faith

antisemitism

prejudice against jewish people

what 2 people accepted christianity?

constantine & theodosius 1

what was the main goal of the council?

to resolve conflicts among christians