CH 11, Section 2 Vocabulary

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Christianity

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religion based on the teaching of Jesus

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Gospels

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Books written by four of Jesus' followers; the teachings of Jesus.

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New Testament

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The history, teachings, and beliefs of Christianity.

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Twelve Apostles

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Jesus' closest followers

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Parables

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Short stories about everyday life.

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Paul

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responsible for spreading early Christianity

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Missionary

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A person who travels to another country to do religious work.

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Epistles

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letters

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Catacombs

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hidden, underground burial chambers

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Pope

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leader of the Roman Catholic Church