Christianity

I. Development of Christianity into universal religion

II. Spread of Christianity

IDs: Paul of Tarsus, St. Perpetua (Vibia Perpetua), Nicene Creed

I. Christianity

A. Beginnings of Christianity

sect of Judaism (ca. 30 CE)

Yeshua of Nazareth Jesus Christ – (Annointed

One, Messiah) disciples (apostles) gospels

B. Spreading beyond the Jewish community

Paul of Tarsus (ca. 40-60 CE)

C. Persecuted Cult (70-300 CE)

Martyr Saint St. Perpetua, d. 203

CE

D. Christianity becomes Official Roman Religion Emperor

Constantine

a. Council of Nicaea, 325 CE

Nicene Creed

1. Doctrine: Nicene Creed

Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit Christ is both divine & human

2. Authoritative Text

BibleOld TestamentNew Testament

St. JeromeSt. Augustine of

Hippo

II. Spread of Christianity, 30-300 CE

Spread of Christianity, 300-600 CE