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Jesus - born in Bethlehem in Judea sometime around 6 to 4BC, raised in Nazareth, baptized by John the Baptist, was a carpenter-founder of Christianity
Apostle - 12 men who were Jesus' disciples or pupils; thought to have written the first four books of New Testament of the Bible
Paul - apostle of Christ, never met Jesus, used Greek and Latin to spread teaching, included Jews and Gentiles - taught throughout Roman empire--wrote letters which became the Epistles
Diaspora - Jewish people driven from their homeland into exile because of rebelling against the Romans
Constantine - emperor of Rome in 312 AD; credited his success in battle to the Christian God; accepted Christianity, ended persecution, approved Christianity as a Roman religion
bishop - a level of church hierarchy; each city would have its own bishop
Peter - first bishop of Rome; the 'rock' on which Christianity would be built
pope - the head of the Christian Church; Peter was first pope.
3. What did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings?
Personal relationships with God, importance of people's love to God, neighbors and enemies. Also, offered eternal life if you repented for your sins
4. Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans?
The early Christians face persecution from the Romans because they refused to worship the Roman gods
5. What was the importance of the Nicene Creed?
It defined the Church basic beliefs.

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