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Introduction to Christianity
World ReligionsOverview
Sources of Knowledge of Jesus
All 4 Gospels shared concept of history as a vehicle for moral ideas
1. Gospel of Mark (65-70AD) – friend of PeterWords of Christ
2. Gospel of Matthew (85-90AD) – discipleBorrows from Mark – inserts miracles by Jesus
3. Gospel of Luke (90-100AD) – Paul’s doctorBorrows from both – tries to convert Gentiles to Christianity (not the Jews)
4. Gospel of John – discipleNot a biography – rather – theological point of view
Role of JesusEarly life
Christmas• Born in 4AD• Born in
Bethlehem• (see clip from
The Bible)
Must knows:Immaculate conceptionCrèche/Nativity SceneMary’s life after I.C. – more kids?
Role of JesusMid life
• Knew of carpentry• Know of zealot uprising –
Messiah is coming• John the Baptist baptizes
him (and many others because Judgment Day was coming)
After Baptism (retires to the wilderness for 40 Days)
When he returns:•Works no longer – live off charity of others•Decides against pursuit of political power•Rejects each Jewish ‘sect’ for obvious reasons
Jesus’ MinistryShort but famousAll of his first followers are
fishermenBegins around the Sea of GalileeMiracles: where, when, why, whoMiracles not by him, but by their faith
Basic Teachings1. God’s overwhelming love
for man2. Let your love flow out to
your neighbors.
Jesus said Love is not based on a person’s due, but rather on a person’s need (discuss)
Almost totally Torah – just simplified for the masses
Opposition, Trial, Death
(Gospel Comparison)
The Arrest of Jesus•His following grows (both religious and political)
•Traditional Jewish sects worry that Jesus is threatening their strangle on religious governing AND that this attention may draw the ire of the Romans
During Passover (final year)•Crowds rush him as he enters Jerusalem•Shares a last meal – Last Supper•Reveals that “one will betray me.”•The kiss of Judas
Opposition, Trial, DeathJesus is turned over to Pontius PilotHe does not deny that he is:
1) king of the Jews2) the Messiah
so ….
He is crucified
“Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”
Crucified, Died, Resurrection
EasterLent
Mardi GrasAsh WednesdayPalm Sunday (Sunday before Easter)
Holy WeekGood Friday (Trial, crucifixion, death)
Easter Sunday(1st full moon after spring equinox)
Paul’s Ministry
Roman Persecution
• Christians didn’t recognize Roman gods• Christians refused to pay homage to Emperor• Treason
Early Development of the Church• 303 AD – Diocletian rampage• 312 AD – Constantine conversion• 325 AD – Council of Nicaea
– Bible organized – Nicene Creed
• 1054 AD– Schism divides Orthodox and Romans
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