HIST 150 Lecture 6: RISE OF CHRISTIANITY
25 Jan 2017
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Hist 150 lesson 6 - january 25, 2017. Historical religion: can be traced back 1 ad emperor tiberius , second roman emperor originated in judea; present day jordan/israel. Pontius pilate (roman procurator) chief financial officer, collected taxes. Early christians actually benefited from the roman empire. Imperial cult- refers to the practice of confirming that after their emperor has died, they are made gods and buildings were built for new cults to worship these deceased emperors. Paul of tarsus (present-day south turkey) converted to christianity, embarked on a missionary that lasted 20 years , reached rome. Romans did not like him , they executed him by decapitation. Diocletian- issues imperial decrees to destroy anything christian-related, and to sacrifice to the gods. Saint julitta- from the city of tarsus, was called upon to offer a sacrifice, she refused, and was executed. considered a. Christian martyr. (someone who sacrifices themselves for their god)
