CHRISTIANITY

GEOGRAPHIC ORGIN

• Bethlehem-Jerusalem

BELIEFS

• Monotheistic
• Jesus = Son of God
• Jesus paid for sins of world
• Treat others with respect and love

BOOK OF TEACHINGS

• The Holy Bible; New & Old Testament

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

• Major Celebrations; Christmas, Easter
• Pray to one god
• Go to church on Sundays
• Get baptized

RELIGIOUS LEADERS

• Pope (catholic church)
• God (Christianity worships)
• Pastors, priests, ministers; leaders of church
• Abraham; profit
• Jesus Christ; founder of Christianity

INFLUENCE

• Taught Jews & non-Jews alike to lead a life of brotherhood, peace, & charity
• Holy bible; builds on culture with teachings
• Christian faith impacted; literature, music, & art: Ex. Johann Bach signed works with Soli Deo Gloria (“Solely to the glory of god”)

RESOURCES

• Books: Inside Christianity, Ohio Its Neighbors Near And Far
• Newsela; Jesus Christ, The Central Figure Of Christianity , Holy Land: Rise Of Three Faiths
• Websites: Tomorrowsworld.org, Faithfacts.org