WHI: SOL 6h, i

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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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