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Christianity Spreads Through the Empire

Prominent apostles, or leaders, arose in early Christianity Prominent apostles, or leaders, arose in early Christianity. One was Simon Peter, a Jewish fisherman who had become a follower of Jesus during Jesus’ lifetime.

Peter was recognized as the leader of the apostles.

Another major apostle was Paul, a highly educated Jewish Roman citizen who joined the movement later.

Paul took the message of Jesus to Gentiles—non Jews—as well as to Jews Paul took the message of Jesus to Gentiles—non Jews—as well as to Jews. He founded Christian communities in Asia Minor and along the shores of the Aegean Sea. 

At the center of Paul's message was the belief that Jesus was the Savior, the Son of God who had come to Earth to save humanity. Paul taught that Jesus’ death made up for the sins of all humans. By accepting Jesus as Christ (from Christos, the Greek term for Messiah) and Savior, people could be saved from sin and reconciled to God. 

The teachings of early Christianity were passed on orally The teachings of early Christianity were passed on orally. Written materials also appeared, however. Paul and other followers of Jesus had written letters, or epistles, outlining Christian beliefs for communities they had helped found around the eastern Mediterranean.

Also, some of Jesus’ disciples, or followers, may have preserved some of the sayings of Jesus in writing. Later, between A.D. 40 and A.D. 100, these accounts became the basis of the written Gospels-the ”good news” concerning Jesus.

These writings give a record of Jesus’ life and teachings, and they form the core of the New Testament, the second part of the Christian Bible. 

By A.D. 100, Christian churches had been established in most of the major cities of the eastern empire and in some places in the western part of the empire.

Most early Christians came from the Jews and the Greek-speaking populations of the east. In the second and third centuries, however, an increasing number of followers were Latin-speaking people. 

Roman Persecution  The basic Values of Christianity differed markedly from those of the Greco-Roman world. In spite of that, the Romans at first paid little attention to the Christians, whom they regarded as simply another sect of Judaism. As time passed, however, the Roman attitude toward Christianity began to change.

The Romans tolerated the religions of other peoples unless these religions threatened public order or public morals. Many Romans came to view Christians as harmful to the Roman state because Christians refused to Worship the state gods and emperors.

The Romans saw the Christians’ refusal to do so as an act of treason, punishable by death. The Christians, however, believed there was only one God. To them, the worship of state gods and the emperors meant worshiping false gods and endangering their own salvation.

The Roman government began persecuting (harassing to cause suffering) Christians during the reign of Nero (A.D. 54-68). The emperor blamed the Christians for the fire that destroyed much of Rome and subjected them to cruel deaths.

  In contrast, in the second century, persecution of Christians diminished.  By the end of the reigns of the five good emperors (A.D. 180), Christians still represented a small minority, but one of considerable strength.

Roman Empire Adopts Christianity Although Christians were persecuted in the first and second centuries, this did not stop the growth of Christianity. In fact, it strengthened Christianity by forcing it to become more organized.

Missionaries used the Roman language and organizational structures to spread their message. Fear of persecution meant that only the most committed would follow the faith. Crucial to this change was the emerging role of the bishops, who began to assume more control over church communities.

The Christian church was creating a new structure in which the clergy, or church leaders, had distinct functions separate from the laity, or the regular church members. 

Christianity grew quickly in the first century Christianity grew quickly in the first century. It took root in the second century, and by the third century, it had spread widely.

Why was Christianity able to attract and maintain so many followers Why was Christianity able to attract and maintain so many followers?  First, the Christian message had much to offer the Roman world. The Roman state-based religion was impersonal and existed for the good of Rome. Christianity is personal and offers salvation and eternal life to individuals. Christianity gave Romans meaning and purpose to life. 

Second, Christianity seemed familiar Second, Christianity seemed familiar. It was viewed by some as similar to other religions, offering immortality as the result of the sacrificial death of a savior-god. However, Christianity does not require painful or expensive initiation rites like some other religions at that time.

Also, Jesus had been a human figure, making him easy to relate to. 

Finally, Christianity fulfills the human need to belong Finally, Christianity fulfills the human need to belong. Christians formed communities bound to one another. In these communities, people could express their love by helping one another and offering assistance to the poor and the sick. Christianity satisfied the need to belong in a way that the huge Roman Empire could never provide. 

Christianity proved attractive to all classes, but especially to the poor and powerless. Eternal life is promised to all- rich, poor, aristocrats, slaves, men, and women.

As Paul stated in his letters to the Colossians and the Galatians,  "And [you] have put on the new self . . . . Here there is no Greek nor Jew . . . barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all."

Although Christianity did not call for revolution, it stresses a sense of spiritual equality for all people-a revolutionary idea at the time.  Some emperors began new persecutions of the Christians in the third century, but their schemes failed.

The last great persecution was by Diocletian (DY-uh-KLEE-shuhn) at the beginning of the fourth century. Even he had to admit, however, what had become obvious in the course of the third century: Christianity and its followers were too strong to be blotted out by force. 

In the fourth century, Christianity prospered as never before when Constantine became the first Christian emperor. Although he was not baptized until the end of his life, in 313 Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which proclaimed official tolerance of Christianity.

Then, under Theodosius the Great (A. D Then, under Theodosius the Great (A.D. 378-395), the Romans adopted Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire.