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What was the starting point of Christianity? Was it in a little town in Bethlehem, just as the lyrics of our favorite Christmas songs contend?
Did Christianity start immediately after the Sermon on the Mount? After the crucifixion? The resurrection? Or did Christianity take a little more time than that? Was there a larger coalescing of concepts and ideas at work?
In truth, in the earliest days of Christianity, when Peter and Paul first set out to preach the gospel, the belief systems of early Christians were viewed as merely a new sect of Judaism. The appellation of “Christian” was a term developed by outside antagonists, which the so-called Christians wore with pride. It took time for Christianity to be fully cleaved away from its mother religion of Judaism.
A council was held in Jerusalem around 50 CE for the early church leaders to decide what would become the fundamentals of the new faith, such as what old rules and regulations from the Old Testament should remain for new believers. From Christianity’s earliest formation as a separate identity, it began to spread across the known world. The early Christians met in underground churches and, at times, even in graveyards to avoid persecution.
Yet, their very secrecy often spurned the wildest of rumors. It got to the point where Communion was even mistaken as an act of cannibalism! This led to the rise of Christian apologists, who were tasked with explaining the most fundamental elements to the lay public.
This book explores all of these aspects of early Christianity and more. In this book, you will learn about the following:The ministry of JesusWho first spread the gospelEarly Christian outreach to the Greco-Roman worldChristian Gnosticism, Manicheism, and other Christian sectsThe struggle of Christian apologistsThe early martyrs of the Christian faithThe impact of the Council of NicaeaHow the church survived the fall of the Roman EmpireAnd much, much more!
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Building Concrete Religious Context
Jesus’ birth and subsequent life have been theorized about in numerous accounts. Discover the most popular narratives of Jesus’ life and the debate that surrounds them, from King Herod’s mission of hunting Jesus down to Jesus’ response to Roman taxes.
Early Expansion and Gnostic Christianity
Discover the importance of the disciples in building the faith and establishing the first church. Venture into the debate on whether Christianity stemmed from Judaism, and follow Christianity’s march into Rome and Greece. Also, unravel the tale of Mani’s condemned branch: the Gnostic Christians.
Global Power and Constantine
Learn how the early martyrs and Christian apologists became pillars of strength for the religion. Unearth Emperor Constantine’s victory at Milvian Bridge and his establishment of the Council of Nicaea. Be spellbound by the establishment of the universal Catholic Church.
Explore the Most Important Stories
Journey through the rise of the world’s largest religion!
Draw inspiration from the strength of Saint Paul, Saint Peter, and the other early preachers who took excruciating abuse on the chin and continued to spread the word of the Messiah.
Appreciate the systematic upsurge of Christianity and how it led to the universal church developing a stranglehold over Rome. Understand how Christianity continued to dominate the Roman Empire through the rise and fall of various rulers.
Delve into the moving tales of how Christianity was assembled as today’s grandest faith and why it is important to hold the sacrifices of the early Christians in high regard.
What are you waiting for? The early history of Christianity is waiting to be explored!
In this book, you will discover: Early Christians’ outlook Is theorizing the crucifixion a matter of faith? The religion’s ties to Judaism The significance of religious apologists And so much more!
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ASIN : B0BM4MHTZB
Publication date : November 10, 2022
Language : English
File size : 5694 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 102 pages
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