CHRISTIANITY
EXPLANITION
How Christianity began
Founded by Jesus Christ approximately 2,000 years ago, Christianity is one of the most influential religions in world history. Although this faith began as a small sect of Judaism during the first century in ancient Israel, Christians number almost 2 billion at the beginning of the 21st century and can be found in every corner of the globe. Christianity has also produced the oldest and largest instiution ever known to humanity - the Church. And while Christianity initially experienced growth in the Western world, today its numeric center is rapidly moving East.
Definitions
Followers- Christians
Beliefs- God the Father, Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Holy Spirit. Day of Judgement and salvation of the faithful
Traditions- Baptism : introduction into Christianity, Communion: Sharing of bread and wine to remember the Last Supper.
Worship Leaders- Priest
Holy Book- Holy Bible
Holy Days- Sunday the Sabbath, Easter ( Jesus died), Christmas ( Jesus was Born)
Place of Worship- Church
Holy City- Jerusalem
Common Figure- Abraham
View of God- monotheism, Trinity- God, Son of God ( Jesus), Holy Spirit
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Priest
A person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
Christian Symbol
The Christian cross, seen as a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity. It is related to the crucifix and to the more general family of cross symbols.
Christian traditions- Christmas
A Christian holiday that is celebrated on December 25 in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me." - Jesus Christ
Holy Bible
The Bible is a compilation of 66 books and letters written by more than 40 authors during a period of approximately 1,500 years. Its original text was communicated in just three languages. The Old Testament was written for the most part in Hebrew, with a small percentage in Aramaic. The New Testament was written in Koine Greek.
Jerusalem
A city in and the capital of Israel: an ancient holy city and a center of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Major Christian Sects Chart
Quotes
"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and everyone who humbles himself will be exalted." - Jesus Christ
"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." - Jesus Christ
Relaxing Hymns On Piano - A Whole Hour of Spiritual Music