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A religion based on the teachings of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testaments
Christianity
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The second part of the Christian Bible, containing descriptions of the life and teachings of Jesus and his early followers.
New Testament
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A special leader the Jewish people believe will be sent by God to guide them and set up God's rule on Earth.
Messiah
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A simple story that contains a message or truth
parable
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One of the 12 closest followers of Jesus, chosen by him to help him teach.
apostle
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A church official who leads a large group of Christians in a particular region
bishop
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The bishop, or church leader, of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church
pope
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Religious leader and founder of Christianity
Jesus
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One of the 12 apostles of Jesus; Roman Catholics consider him to be the first pope.
Peter
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Follower of Jesus who helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman world
Paul
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The land in the eastern Mediterranean region populated by Jews at the time of the Roman empire
Judea
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A small town south of Jerusalem where Jesus is said to have been born.
Bethlehem
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A small town in northern Judea where Jesus grew up
Nazareth
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