Exam 7: The Rise of Christianity in a Roman World

Neoplatonic philosophers spread the teachings of what philosopher?

Three days after Jesus' death a small group of his followers proclaimed

The canon of the New Testament was not settled until the 4th century ce.

The Romans conquered Judea in

The __________ is the principal source for the life of Jesus.

The Roman Emperor _________________ was a famous Stoic philosopher.

The early Christians agreed that St. Peter's successors as bishop of Rome were the obvious leaders of the community.

Christianity was unified soon after Jesus' death.

Jesus's Kingdom of God referred to a political state for the Jews.

The first persecution of Christians by Romans began under

The New Testament is comprised of how many texts?

Over Jesus' cross the Romans inscribed the words, "Jesus _______________."

_________was named King of Judea by the Romans in 40 bce.

The mystery cult of Mithras was originally from

What percentage of the world's population today are Christians?

The _________were the descendants of the "Children of Exile.".

The history of Jesus must be understood in the context of the _________tradition.

The __________were associated with the "People of the Land."

Jesus was associated with the movement of

Neoplatonism and Stoicism greatly enhanced Christian intellectual life.