Chapter 14: The Birth of Christianity
Chapter Objectives
Analyze the origins and early spread of the Christian religion.
Lesson 1: The Origins of Christianity
- Describe the Jewish roots of Christianity.
- Summarize the key points in the life and teachings of Jesus.
- Analyze the significance of the death of Jesus.
- Language Objective: Work cooperatively in order to participate in a retelling.
Lesson 2: The Early Christians
- Analyze the activities of the disciples and their efforts to spread the Christian faith after the crucifixion.
- Describe the conversion of Saul, an early persecutor of the Christians.
- Summarize Paul’s role in spreading Christianity.
- Language Objective: Complete a graphic to describe Paul’s beliefs before and after his conversion.
Lesson 3: Rome and Christianity
- Analyze the relationship between Rome and the early Christian church.
- Describe the conversion of Constantine and his impact on the Christian church.
- Trace the early development of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Language Objective: Create a concept cluster of words and terms from the lesson that are related to Constantine, the Roman emperor.
