Polycarp To be a martyr is the will of God. Ignatius of Antioch Wrote seven letters to the churches refused to be saved. Trajan Christians would no longer be sought, but if they are caught and refuse to worship the emperor, they must be punished. Pliny Questioning the real reason of christian's persecution. The book of Revelation Negative attitude towards Rome Patmos John's Exile island. Catechumen Teaching and training before Gentiles got baptized. Persecution under Domitian Jews offering must be sent to the imperials. Tacitus Christians are haters of humankind, but they did not start the fire. Jewish perspective on Christians another heretical sect Christians perspective on Jewish not a rival, instead sharing the same faith Persecution under Nero Blamed Christians for a great fire in Rome.

God-fearers Gentiles who believed in God and ethical teachings of Israel.

Sanhedrin Jewish Council Antioch First time using the term 'christian' Synagogue First place to go everytime Paul visit a new town. Hellenistic Christian More open to hellenistic influences. Hebrew Christian Kept the customs and language of their ancestors. Stoicism high moral standard understand the law of nature. Platonism Believed in supreme being immortality of the soul higher world of abiding truth. Emperor worship Reason for persecution by Romans. Messiah Anointed One Syncretism Mixing of elements from various religions. Eschatological Hope Messiah would come to save and restore Israel and fulfil the promise of a Kingdom of peace and justice.

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