Disciples Proclaim the Resurrection
This Grade 6 history skill from History Alive! The Ancient World explains how the disciples' proclamation of the Resurrection transformed early Christianity. After Jesus's crucifixion, his frightened followers were in hiding. When disciples began sharing the belief that Jesus had risen from the dead, this core belief — the Resurrection — turned their fear into courage and gave them a new mission. They spread Jesus's teachings throughout the Roman world, forming the first Christian communities and laying the foundation for what became one of the world's major religions.
Key Concepts
After Jesus’s crucifixion, his followers were frightened and in hiding. Their leader was gone, and it seemed his movement was over.
Soon after, his disciples began to share an astonishing message: they believed Jesus had risen from the dead. This core belief, known as the Resurrection , transformed their fear into courage and gave them a new purpose.
Common Questions
What is the Resurrection in Christian belief?
The Resurrection is the belief that Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifixion. This event is central to Christian faith and is what his disciples proclaimed after his death, transforming them from frightened followers into bold missionaries.
How did the Resurrection transform Jesus's disciples?
Before proclaiming the Resurrection, Jesus's disciples were frightened and hiding after his crucifixion. Their belief that Jesus had risen gave them courage and a new sense of purpose, inspiring them to spread his teachings openly.
How did the first Christian communities form?
After Jesus's disciples began proclaiming the Resurrection, they attracted new believers and formed small Christian communities across Judea and beyond. These communities grew as missionaries spread Jesus's teachings throughout the Roman Empire.
Why was Jesus's crucifixion followed by the rise of Christianity?
Despite Jesus's execution, his disciples' proclamation of the Resurrection gave his movement new momentum. Rather than ending his teachings, the crucifixion became the central story of a new religion that spread across the Roman world.
Which chapter covers the Resurrection and early Christianity in History Alive?
Chapter 6: Ancient Rome and related chapters in History Alive! The Ancient World cover the rise of Christianity, including the disciples' proclamation of the Resurrection.