ML100 : ML100 lectures 1-3 review.rtf
Document Summary
Jesus was charged with inciting rebellion and crucified. Image of jesus was created by white europeans. Visible world is the world of exile. Began as mystery cult in roman tradition. 39 books of old testament (greek) - christians added 27 (hebrew) Believe the worse your life is on earth, the better it will be in heaven. Made others think that god was so great that he saved martyrs from pain. Became official religion of rome in 391 a. d. under the power of theodosius. Opposed cult of jesus until he had a vision that jesus was divine. Believed he was blessed with a vision and that he had to spread the word. Stated that god wouldn"t favour jews because it"s closely related to christianity. Jews were persecuted by christians as a result. Those that refused to convert were sent into slavery.
