The Cruxifixion and Rise of Christianity in 30 A.D.
Early Roman religion failed to provide any kind of spiritual satisfaction. The Romans briefly “sought consolation in Persian, Egyptian, and other Eastern religious cults and ideas,” when the worship of the pagan gods become repetitive. At last, they discovered great spiritual satisfaction and noble values in Christianity. Christianity gave the fatherhood of God and the human family great importance. It also taught understanding of human virtues including love, sympathy, kindness, honesty, chastity, and honor.
Jesus lifetime
The earliest volumes of the New Testament and the book of Acts just vaguely and hazily capture the life of Jesus. Born a Jew in Bethlehem, a small village near Jerusalem, 4 B.C., under the rule of Herod the Great in Judea Born to a lineal descendent of King David, the virgin Mary and Joseph of Nazareth
Roman control and Herod’s wicked rule governed the Jews when Jesus was born. The expected Messiah, who would release them from Roman rule, was much anticipated. Over 25 years, Jesus lived in the peaceful village of Nazareth. A brilliant young man, he could understand and evaluate Jewish scriptures. Many different ideas of Judaism and the Mosaic commandments were in use at that period. Within Judaism, there were many of disputes.
Important Influence on His Life
The cousin of Jesus, John the Baptist turned out to be quite influential in his life. Prominent preacher John the Baptist would say that a Messiah would come to rescue his people from a lifetime of sin. He baptized someone who really atoned from his sins. As John got well-known and had him executed, the authorities grew jealous. John also baptized Jesus in 26 A.D.
A number of his lessons cast doubt on some Jewish rules. He preached to encourage people to quit following rigidly Jewish law. He urged them to follow their gut feelings. The popularity of Jesus begged questions and aroused mistrust. King Herod and the Pharisees claimed him to be a “false prophet”. During the Jewish Passover in 30 A.D., Jesus paid a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, allowing his enemies to scheme a coup against him. Sadly, the Romans believed his growing popularity was causing public unrest.
Jesus deliberately solicited arrest by targeting the dealers and money changers in the temple. He had his farewell dinner with his supporters, including Judas Iscariot, the evening before he died. Jesus was arrested by the temple guard while in the Garden of Gethsemane praying. Judas disclosed the identify of his lord by kissing his cheek, therefore indicating to the guard who Jesus was.
He underwent 30 A.D. crucifixion.
Following the Jews bringing Jesus up to Pontius Pilate, the Roman ruler, and accusing him of blasphemy, the Romans charged him with treason. Christ was crucified on the cross at Golgotha beside two thieves.
The Gospels tell us that three days after his death, Jesus emerged from the tomb; his disciples saw his climb into ascension forty days later. Those who followed him—Greek word Christos meaning anointed—are Christians. Mostly on the lessons of Jesus by his followers, Christianity was born.
lessons learned by Jesus
Though the Old Testament of the Bible consists of material related to Judaism, the Christian Faith of the Bible offers knowledge regarding Jesus’ life and teachings. Jesus claimed that God created humans as well as the universe. He loves everyone endlessly and is quite forgiving of mistakes. Men should, he continued, live as brothers and be obedient to God.
Sinners should pray for compassion and seek for God. Men should do outstanding deeds to develop noble qualities. Jesus underlined the need of treating everyone with respect, especially those who had mistreated them.
He thought that a great virtue is merciness. “Father excuse people for we must not comprehend what they do,” he cried while he was crucified on the cross. He urged his people to reject worldly pleasures like money. The impoverished were assured by him that justice, love, and plenty would abound in God’s kingdom. Emphasizing the virtues of Christianity—kindness, understanding, justice, moderation, and compassion—he urged his adherents to grow in these areas.
Christianity’s Spread
Following Jesus’ execution, the Twelve—also known as the Apostles—started preaching to the Jews stating He was the Messiah and the Son of God and that begging for His pardon would help them find atonement. They helped many Jews to be converted. Paul was a Jew who lately had converted. He was the first Roman Empire preacher to address non-Jews on. His appeal among slaves and disadvantaged people dropped greatly.
Large numbers of them were transformed. Paul was taken prisoner and dispatched to Rome, where was executed sometime about the year 60 AD. Around the same time St. Peter was executed teaching Christianity to non-Christians. Their martyrdom helped the Christian Church to develop in Rome. Still, the Roman officials became hostile and began to hunt the Christians.
Unreasonably High Taxes and Competitive Environment
In spite of persecution, Christianity grew remarkably. Christians did not join the military because of their resistance to “excessive taxation and gladiatorial competitions” and their rejection to acknowledge the Roman Emperor as God. Emperor Nero blamed the Christians for starting the fire that burst through Rome. In their numbers, they were placed in the arena and eaten voracious lions. But Christianity was not changed. Conversely, it attracted plenty of people who were disgusted by the antiquated Roman faith.
As the Roman Empire came apart, Christianity attracted more adherents. By the close of the third century, Christianity was all across Asia Minor and the Roman Empire. Understanding the importance of Christians, Constantine aimed to be the runner for the imperial crown. Successful and publishing the Edict of Milan (313 AD), he helped to establish Christianity as an acknowledged religion in the Roman Empire He grew fascinated with Christianity and finally came out as Christian.
