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WHI SOL 6h, i
  • Spread of Christianity and its Impact

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Origins of Christianity
  • Had its roots in Judaism (Jesus was Jewish)
  • Shares many similar beliefs with Judaism
  • Was led by Jesus of Nazareth, who was proclaimed
    the Messiah(leader or savior)
  • Conflicted with polytheistic beliefs of Roman
    Empire

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Beliefs, traditions, and customs of Christianity
  • Monotheistic
  • Jesus as both Son of and incarnation of God
  • Belief in life after death
  • New Testament (Bible), containing accounts of the
    life and teachings of Jesus, as well as writings
    of early Christians
  • Christian doctrines established by early church
    councils

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Spread of Christianity
  • Popularity of the message (forgiveness, equality,
    charity)
  • Early martyrs (people who die for their beliefs)
    inspired others
  • Carried by the Apostles (followers of Christ),
    including Paul, throughout the Roman Empire

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Spread of Christianity
  • Slowed as a result of persecution by Roman
    authorities (gladiators, crucified)
  • Adopted and legalized by Emperor Constantine
  • The Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity
    and made it legal.

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Impact of the Church of Rome in the late Roman
Empire
  • Christianity later became the official state
    religion.
  • The Church became a source of moral authority.
  • Loyalty to the Church became more important than
    loyalty to the Emperor.
  • The Church became the main unifying force of
    Western Europe (still dominant church today)

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