Romans+sah

=** The Life and Teachings of Jesus ** =

Religion was important to the Roman society. As the empire grew, another religion grew. This religion is called Christianity. Christianity emphasized a more personal relationship between God and people.

Roman power spread around 63 B.C. Rome took control of the Jewish kingdom. A lot of Jews believed they would be free again. According to the bible, God promised that a savior, today known as **Jesus**, would arrive and restore the kingdom of the Jews.