Ch1 Section 2 Vocab Roman Empire Christianity

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Catacomb

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Hidden underground chamber for burials.

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Epistle

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A letter

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Missionary

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A person who spreads Christianity in another country.

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Parable

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In the Bible, a simple story to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

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Pope

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Leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Christianity

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Based on the teachings of Jesus.

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Constantine

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A Roman leader who ended Christian persecution.

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Gospels: Four Bible books written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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Four Bible books written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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The New Testament

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A collection of writings presenting the history, teachings, and beliefs of Christianity.

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The Roman Catholic Church

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Unified Christian church led by the Pope in Rome.