Chapter 4 GC Flashcards
Sect
A small branch of a larger religion
Apocalyptic
A quick violent end to the world
Zealots
A person who is a fanatic; “obsessed”
What did the Jewish zealots think was happening to their religion
They thought it was being diluted
Diaspora
A forced scattering of people
An example of a diaspora
The babylonian captivity
Polytheistic
Believing in many gods
Monotheistic
Belief in one god
Atheist
Does not believe in a god
Christian
Any person that believes and follows the teachings of Jesus
Acquiesce
To give in
What does messiah literally mean
“anointed one”
What kind of messiah where the Jews expecting?
A violent, war-like god (this is why many Jews did not accept Jesus as the messiah)
Apostles
12 deciples who follow Jesus around when he was alive and continue to spread his message after he was dead
Paul
Never met Jesus but believed his message. Carthinagins write him letters about this teachings and he would write back. Preached to anyone who would listen
What was another name for Paul
Saul
Peter
A deciple and an apostle. Denied knowing Jesus 3 times! Travels to Rome to preach and is crucified upside down
Who founded the catholic church
Peter
The first universal Christian church
Catholic
Where is Vatican is located
Where Peter was crucified
College of Cardinals
The popes closest advisors; they elect a new pope when needed
What was Rome’s policy towards most religions
They were tolerant as long as they (the citizens) showed loyalty by honoring Roman gods and acknowledging the divine spirt of the emperor