Jesus and Roots of Catholic Church History

Two ways Jesus is foretold in the Old Testament.

• Israel and Judah

• Prophecy and New Covenant

• Prophecy and Type

• Prophecy and Canon

God's chosen people, called to be a light to the nations.

• Canaan

• Israel

• Judah

• Ephraim

Chosen as the definitive witnesses of Jesus' revelation.

• Apostles

• Church Fathers

• Apostolic Fathers

• Prophets

Event that introduced Jesus' public ministry

• Crucifixion

• Presentation

• Baptism by John

• Sermon on the Mount

Last Apostle to die.

• John

• Andrew

• James

• Peter

Apostle to the Gentiles, known for his letters to the ancient churches.

• St. Matthew

• St. Andrew

• St. Bartholomew

• St. Paul

Head apostle among the apostles.

• Andrew

• Peter

• James

• John

Successors of the Apostles

• Theologians

• Disciples

• Bishops

• All laity

Who is depicted on the left?

• Peter

• Andrew

• James

• John

• Paul

Who were the authoritative Jewish theologians of Jesus' day?

• Essenes

• Pharisees

• Zealots

• Samaritans