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From the original teachings of Jesus Christ and those of his apostles to early Christian communities, the influence of the Roman Empire, missionary work, and the foundation of churches and monasteries, many factors contributed to the spreading of now one of the world’s most popular religions.
Bart D. Ehrman attributes the rapid spread of Christianity to five factors: (1) the promise of salvation and eternal life for everyone was an attractive alternative to Roman religions; (2) stories of miracles and healings purportedly showed that the one Christian God was more powerful than the many Roman gods; (3) Christianity began as a ...
Christianity's spread from a small sect within the Roman Empire to one of the world's major religions is a fascinating story of faith, resilience, and adaptation.
1. Everyday Citizens Spread the Word. Missionaries like Paul, a major figure in the Bible ’s New Testament, traveled around the empire with the intention to spread Christianity.
And when did Christianity begin to spread beyond Israel throughout the Roman Empire? In early February 2011 the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced some Biblical archaeology findings, including a large Byzantine Church at Horvat Midras southwest of Jerusalem.
Christianity began as a movement within Judaism at a period when the Jews had long been dominated culturally and politically by foreign powers and had found in their religion (rather than in their politics or cultural achievements) the linchpin of their community.
The spread of Christianity is a rich historical journey spanning over two millennia. Originating in the 1st century AD with Jesus Christ’s teachings, it has grown into one of the world’s largest religions.