Social Studies lesson 4
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- Peter
- disciple of Jesus and leader of the apostles
- Christianity
- a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
- Bethlehem
- a small town near Jerusalem on the west bank of the Jordan River
- Paul
- (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles
- pope
- the head of the Roman Catholic Church
- Nazareth
- a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
- New Testiment
- The seond part of the Christian Bible, containing descriptions of the life and teachings of Jesus and his early followers
- Messiah
- Jesus Christ
- parable
- a short moral story (often with animal characters)
- Jesus
- a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
- apostle
- (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
- Judea
- the southern part of the ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah
- Bishop
- a clergyman having spiritual and administrative authority