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A New Religion. Objectives. Learn about the religious beliefs of Romans. Discover how Christianity spread throughout the empire. Understand the Roman governments reaction to the growth of Christianity . . Polytheism. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A New Religion
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Objectives1. Learn about the religious beliefs of
Romans.
2. Discover how Christianity spread throughout the empire.
3. Understand the Roman governments reaction to the growth of Christianity.
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Polytheism
• Roman religion was centered around gods and explanations for events and held festivals in honor of their gods.
• To avoid offending any gods, the Romans prayed to a wide variety of gods and goddesses.
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Religious Tolerance
• Romans were tolerant toward the religion and cultures of the people they conquered but they had to show loyalty to the roman gods and the emperor.
• The only time Romans banned a religion was when the rulers considered it a political problem.
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Judaism
By 63 B.C., Romans had conquered Judea where most Jewish people lived.
Jews were monotheistic.
Many Jews reluctantly lived under Roman rule. They revolted against Rome and believed a messiah (savior) would come to lead their people to freedom.
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• Jews grew increasingly bitter over heavy taxes and harsh treatment.
• Rome defeated each revolt but resentment grew.
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Emperor Hadrian
• Banned the practice of certain Jewish rituals in order end the desire for independence and cause them to give up Judaism.
• Created more anger among Jews and greater political conflict.
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• Roman army was ordered to destroy Jerusalem and forced all Jews to leave.
• Rome built a new city on the ruins and brought in other people to live there.
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Christianity
Christianity is based on Jesus of Nazareth’s life and teachings.
Rooted in the ideas and traditions of Judaism but developed as a separate faith.
Mosaic of Jesus at Church of San Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy.
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Christianity’s Expansion
Christianity appeals to people because it:• embraces all people• gives hope to the powerless• appeals to those repelled by
extravagance of Roman life• offers a personal relationship with God• promises eternal life after death
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Persecution of the Christians
• Christians wouldn’t worship the Roman gods or the emperor. They were considered enemies of the State.
• Roman rulers persecuted Christians as scapegoats for hard times.
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• Persecution – punishment of a group of people because of its beliefs.
• As Pax Romana crumbled, Christians are crucified, burned, and killed in the arena.
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• Christians began to meet in secret but continued to spread their faith.
• In 312 AD, Emperor Constantine became a Christian and removed the bans on religion.
• In A.D. 380 the Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the religion of the empire.