How did jews react to roman rule?
Most Jews did not like the Roman Rule. Instead of having another Jewish king like they usually would, A Roman governor called a Procurator rules the new province. The Jews were soon arguing among themselves about what to do. Some favored working with the Romans, while others didn't. Others turned their backs on the Romans. They began settling in isolated areas and shared their belongings with each other.
were jewish rebels successful?
Some Jews even believed that they should fight the Romans and take back control over their kingdom. These people were soon to be called Zealots. They convinced many Jews to take up arms and fight the Romans in 66 AD. The rebellion was brutally crushed. The Romans basically destroyed the temple and killed thousands of Jews. The Jewish general names Joshephus, fought in the war but later took the Romans side. He then wrote about the horrors of Jerusalem's fall in his work. "History of the Jewish War. " Once again the Jews tried to overthrow the Romans, but again failed. This time they were forced to leave their homes and never come back. They were banned for life.
what happened during the life of jesus?
During the Roman Times, many of the Jews had expected the Messiah to come. This Messiah would help them win back their freedom. The Israelite prophets had already predicted that the Messiah would come a long time ago. Just a few decades before the first Jewish revolt against Rome, A Jew who went by the name of Jesus left his home in the city of Nazareth and began preaching. From 30-33, Jesus traveled through all of Judea and Galilee, the region north of Judea preaching his ideas/message. crowds of people gathered to hear him preach. He soon got together 12 disciples who followed him wherever he went.
what did jesus teach?
According to the Christian bible, Jesus preached that Good was soon to come to rule the world. he told people to turn away from their sin, and that them following the Jewish religious laws was not as important as having a intimate relationship with God. Jesus referred to God as his father. The main part of Jesus' message was to give a group of sayings known as the "Sermon on the Mountain." In them, Jesus made it very clear that a person had to love and forgive from the heart and not just go through the motions and traditions of religious laws. Along Jesus' sayings was " Blessed are the merciful for they will obtain mercy. " and "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God. " Jesus then told His listeners to love and forgive each other, just as God loves and forgives all people. Jesus says that Gods commands are simple. he said " Love the Lord God with all your heart, all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. " To present his message, jesus used parables.
what was the crucifixion?
Jesus was celebrating Passover with his disciples. (This is known as the Last Supper and Maundy Thursday.) He took the bread and said,"this is my body which is broken for you, do this in remembrance of me." After the meal he took the cup of wine and said," this my blood which is shed for you, do this in remembrance of me." He told his disciples that one of them would betray him. Judas was the one and betrayed him for 30 pieces of silver. Jesus told Simon Peter that he would deny him 3 times before rooster crowed. After they left the Upper Room, Jesus, Peter, James and John went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. While in Gethsemane, Jesus was arrested. Judas knew he was going to betray Jesus, but did not know his fate. Judas hung himself. Jesus was taken to Pilate and tried for treason. The people got to decide between Jesus or Barabus, guilty of murder. The people chose Barabus and said to crucify Jesus. Jesus was mocked and had a crown of thrones placed on his head. He was on the cross at a place called Golgotha. (Meaning Skull) After six hours, Jesus breathed his last. After he died, darkness spread over the land. Jesus was buried in one of Joseph`s tombs. After three days, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. Jesus had risen from the dead. (Easter)
who were peter and paul
Peter and Paul were the two people that spread the word of Christianity after Jesus ascended to Heaven. Peter Jesus`s right hand man. Before, he was a fisherman. Peter started a church in Rome. Today the Pope lives there. Paul has a story. Before he was known as Saul. He was not a Christian. One day, he was going to Damascus. On the way there, he had a vision of Jesus. Saul became blind. He was wondering around aimlessly. One day Jesus restored his sight. Saul converted and change his name to Paul. He spent the rest of his life preaching the gospel.
what do christians believe?
Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God. They believe his mother is the Virgin Mary. He was persecuted by Pontius Pilate. They believe he was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead. Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, Father, and the Son. They believe in eternal life and forgiveness of sins.