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CHRISTIANITY 2 billion Christians on earth. 1 of every 3 persons on earth is Christian. Faith in Jesus of Nazareth Jesus is the Christ (messiah = Anointed) Jesus rose from the dead Rituals Baptism Eucharist Time Linear Afterlife for individuals New Age Jesus of Nazareth Sources Teacher from Galilee Healer Small band of followers Executed by Roman authorities Resurrection of Jesus Resurrection New Covenant Redemption Sin Failure to live in harmony with God. Original Sin Human will has become corrupted Adam?s disobedience brought Sin Death Jesus = savior Recreated a good will Historical Jesus Jew born in Palestine during Roman occupation Born ca. 4 BCE Son of Carpenter Nativity Annunciation by Angel Gabriel Virgin Birth Fulfillment of prophecy Descendant of David Jesus = Messiah. Annunciation Annunciation Nativity of Christ Jesus? Childhood Studied Hebrew scriptures Kept Jewish holidays Traveled to temple Attended synagogue Boy Jesus in the Temple Jesus? Baptism Jesus = disciple of John the Baptist John the Baptist Apocalyptic Imminent judgment Forerunner of Messiah Kingdom of God is coming Baptized Jesus in the Jordan Baptism of Christ Jesus in Wilderness 40-day fast Imitates story of Israel in wilderness Imitates Moses Imitates Elijah