Abrahamic Religions - Christianity Flashcards
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Crucifixion
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Way of execution used by Romans
Jesus died this way
Suffocate
Takes a few days
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New Testament
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Consists mainly of disciples Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Paul’s Letters (Epistles)
3
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Apostles
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12 closest followers of Jesus
4
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Paul
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Wrote last gospel
Was different from the others
Started many new churches
Helped religion grow
5
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Gospels
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Part of the New Testament
Four accounts of life and teachings of Jesus
6
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Epistles
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Paul’s letters that explain Christian beliefs
Part of the New Testament
7
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Messiah
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Promised by God to free Jews from slavery and harsh treatment
Jewish was believed to be the messiah by some
8
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Salvation
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Act of being saved
Able to go to heaven
Eternity with God
9
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Jerusalem
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Where Jesus was crucified
10
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Resurrection
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Jesus resurrected
To come back from dead
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Jesus
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Founder of Christianity Peasant carpenter Jew Crucified under Pontius Pilate Came back from dead Taught compassion and forgiveness Died for sins Some thought he was the messiah
