Christianity

means "witness" or "contract".

an early Christian book tells the "good news" of the story of Jesus.

stories about the early church. ex. missions, councils, debates.

how to follow Jesus. advice to churches.

a group or branch of Christianity.

literally the body and blood of Jesus.

patriarch, organized nationally (Greek, Russian, Serbian, Armenian), emphasize mysticism (icons, incense).

in charge of each national eastern orthodox groups. when together, they are all considered equal.

emphasize apostolic tradition. based in Rome. communion

the Bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church.