To bring into existence; to produce by course of action
create
A short story that teaches a principle about what is good behavior
Parable
the act of rising from the dead
Resurrection
Christian leader chosen by jesus to spread his message
apostle
the act of being saved from the effects of sin
Salvation
Why did Jesus preach using parables?
They were stories about things his listeners could understand, using
events from everyday life.
How did the apostles spread the message of Jesus?
They first spoke to the jews of Judaea and Galilee. They then
traveled to other parts of the mediterranean regain. Those who
accepted jesus were christians, they then formed churches and began teaching.
A broad geographic area
Region
people living in a particular area; the area itself
Community
a person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs
martyr
Relating to the armed forces.
Military
Church Officials
Clergy
An organization with different levels of authority
Hierarchy
Regular church members
Laity
Official church teaching
Doctrine
The accounts that apostles wrote of Jesus's Life
Gospel
They title given to the bishop of Rome
Pope
How did church doctrine help to unify early christians?
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How is the pope similar to and different from other bishops?
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Identify: What were the two main reasons christianity spread during
Roman times?
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Why were early christians considered traitors to the Roman Empire?
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Compare the responsibilities of a priest and a bishop in the early
christian church.
A priest led worship services and managed local activities.
Bishops explained the christian beliefs, was in charge of the entire
regions know as the archbishop. They defined the teachings of the church.
A representation of an object of worship
Icon
Originally: A person who destroys icons. Today: a person who
criticizes tradition beliefs.
iconoclast
To declare that a person or group is no longer a member of the church.
Excommunicate
A separation of division from a church
schism
A religious community
Monastery
Is an iconoclast someone who believes in using icons in worship or
someone who opposes this practice?
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When the early church underwent a schism, does that mean it changed
its most important doctrines?
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What different views of the role of the church in government did
eastern and western churches have?
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What were monasteries and what purpose did they serve?
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How did the cyrillic alphabet help the spread of Christianity?
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How did the jews respond to Roman rule?
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