Gospels of Matthew and Luke tell of the early life of Jesus
Jesus was born in 4 BC
disciples-12 men who followed Jesus
parables-simple stories about life
messiah-savior,thought to be Jesus,means "annointed one"
crucifixion-death by tying or nailing someone to a cross,how Jesus died
Disciples say that Jesus came back to life
resurrection-return to life
apostle-taught the Roman Empire about Jesus
Saul/Paul-at first didnt believe in god,but had a vision,then changed name to Paul
Christians refused to partake in Roman state religion
Christians urged other people to give up Roman religion
persecution-punishment for having different beliefs
martyr-people who choose to die rather than give up their religion
