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What was the region called where Jesus was born?
What was the region called where Jesus was born?
Herod was Jewish by birth.
Herod was Jewish by birth.
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What title is given to the savior prophesied in Jewish writings?
What title is given to the savior prophesied in Jewish writings?
Messiah
Judea was governed by a __________ after the death of Herod.
Judea was governed by a __________ after the death of Herod.
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Match the following historical figures with their significance:
Match the following historical figures with their significance:
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In what year did Rome appoint Herod as king of Judea?
In what year did Rome appoint Herod as king of Judea?
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The Common Era starts from the year of Jesus's birth.
The Common Era starts from the year of Jesus's birth.
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What did many Jews believe would happen according to their sacred writings?
What did many Jews believe would happen according to their sacred writings?
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Which Gospel describes the story of Jesus's birth?
Which Gospel describes the story of Jesus's birth?
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Jesus was born in Nazareth according to the Gospel of Luke.
Jesus was born in Nazareth according to the Gospel of Luke.
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Who identified Jesus as the Messiah?
Who identified Jesus as the Messiah?
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Mary's husband, a carpenter, was named ______.
Mary's husband, a carpenter, was named ______.
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Match the following individuals with their roles:
Match the following individuals with their roles:
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At what age did Jesus astonish the rabbis in the great Temple of Jerusalem?
At what age did Jesus astonish the rabbis in the great Temple of Jerusalem?
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The New Testament gospels provide extensive details about Jesus's childhood.
The New Testament gospels provide extensive details about Jesus's childhood.
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Study Notes
The Birthplace of Christianity
- Judea, a region at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, is considered the birthplace of Christianity.
- The region was ruled by King David and King Solomon during the ancient kingdom of Israel.
- Jews in Judea were devoted to their homeland and believed in a single God, distinguishing them from their neighbors.
- Judea came under Roman rule in 63 B.C.E.
- Rome appointed Jewish rulers who agreed with Roman rule, but Jews rebelled against Roman control multiple times.
- Herod was appointed king of Judea in 37 B.C.E., despite not being Jewish by birth, he practiced Jewish religion and rebuilt the Temple of Jerusalem.
- Many Jews viewed Herod as a puppet of the Romans and distrusted him.
- Upon Herod's death in 4 B.C.E., his kingdom was divided among his sons, leading to further unrest and Roman intervention.
- Rome replaced Herod's sons with a military governor, maintaining order and ensuring taxes were paid to Rome, while allowing Jews to manage local affairs.
Jesus' Birth and Early Life
- Jesus, according to the New Testament, was born in Judea, likely around 6 B.C.E.
- While few historians of the time wrote about Jesus, information comes from his followers' writings, including the four Gospels.
- The Gospel of Luke describes Mary, Jesus' mother, living in Nazareth, Galilee, where an angel appeared to her, announcing the birth of her son, Jesus.
- A Roman census ordered by Emperor Augustus forced Joseph, Mary's husband, to return to Bethlehem, his hometown in Judea, where Mary gave birth to Jesus.
- The family returned to Nazareth after Jesus' birth, and he likely grew up there, learning carpentry.
- At age 12, Jesus impressed the rabbis in the Jerusalem Temple with his wisdom and knowledge of Jewish law.
Jesus's Emergence as the Messiah
- Around the age of 30, John the Baptist identified Jesus as the Messiah, the Jewish savior.
- After 40 days of prayer in the wilderness, Jesus began preaching in Galilee.
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Explore the historical context of Judea as the birthplace of Christianity. This quiz covers key figures such as King David, Solomon, and Herod, as well as the region's transition under Roman rule. Test your knowledge on the struggles faced by the Jewish people and their cultural significance during this pivotal time.
