During the first century, the monotheistic religion of Christianity began. The teachings, based on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, spread throughout the empire, touching the outskirts of Palestine. Jesus preached in Israel during the time of Augustus, urging a purification of the Jewish religion that would free Israel and establish the kingdom of God on earth. He urged a moral code based on love, charity, and humility, and he asked the faithful to follow his lessons, abandoning worldly concern (International). Religion was highly regarded by the Romans and the up and coming reform of Christianity was not accepted within the tight knit empire. The immigration of this religion inwards toward the empire was seen as a threat and caused a revolution
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2:12; Titus 1:10–15; Romans 2:7–3:31) and also to those who were decisively Gentile (Galat. 5:2–12), leading him to redirect upon himself as “all things to all men” (1 Cor. 9:19–22). Overall, Paul’s contribution to the spreading of Christianity is one of the most profound historical significances. He was able to extend the knowledge of Jesus far beyond Judea. He visited numerous communities in Asia Minor and Greece, including Athens, where he declaimed before the Areopagus council (Acts 17:16–33). Luke tells us of three vast missionary journeys, charting Paul's progress from Antioch in Syria and moving westwards through (modern day) Turkey and Greece and finally back to Jerusalem …show more content…
Just as the women, their faith gave them hope for better things. Other religions of the Roman Empire were often comprised of rich, high status holding individuals. The poor almost couldn’t afford to be a part of those practices. With Christianity, they didn’t have to pay anything to be involved. The majority of the population lived in filth, and Christianity provided them with optimism for the future. The attraction of Christianity amid the lower classes was seen in martyrdom. By fortifying the lower classes, Christianity was able to overwhelm the other religions and eventually become the state religion of the Empire. Along with the poor class, there were slaves and prostitutes. For once, these people felt as if they could be looked upon without contempt. The Roman Empire religions were often filled with people who were “living a perfect life” which was a far cry from their own current position. Christianity preached forgiveness and the ability to be forgiven of past sins and begin anew. Another appeal of Christianity was that it offered life after death, a welcoming prospect for the poorer members of society, such as slaves. This promise was met by thousands of converted adherents, who wished to have life after death. Entirely stripped of ethnicity, as Sociologist Rodney Stark speaks of in his report. This was a main attraction to the faith. People of all social classes and all education levels could become a
2:12; Titus 1:10–15; Romans 2:7–3:31) and also to those who were decisively Gentile (Galat. 5:2–12), leading him to redirect upon himself as “all things to all men” (1 Cor. 9:19–22). Overall, Paul’s contribution to the spreading of Christianity is one of the most profound historical significances. He was able to extend the knowledge of Jesus far beyond Judea. He visited numerous communities in Asia Minor and Greece, including Athens, where he declaimed before the Areopagus council (Acts 17:16–33). Luke tells us of three vast missionary journeys, charting Paul's progress from Antioch in Syria and moving westwards through (modern day) Turkey and Greece and finally back to Jerusalem …show more content…
Just as the women, their faith gave them hope for better things. Other religions of the Roman Empire were often comprised of rich, high status holding individuals. The poor almost couldn’t afford to be a part of those practices. With Christianity, they didn’t have to pay anything to be involved. The majority of the population lived in filth, and Christianity provided them with optimism for the future. The attraction of Christianity amid the lower classes was seen in martyrdom. By fortifying the lower classes, Christianity was able to overwhelm the other religions and eventually become the state religion of the Empire. Along with the poor class, there were slaves and prostitutes. For once, these people felt as if they could be looked upon without contempt. The Roman Empire religions were often filled with people who were “living a perfect life” which was a far cry from their own current position. Christianity preached forgiveness and the ability to be forgiven of past sins and begin anew. Another appeal of Christianity was that it offered life after death, a welcoming prospect for the poorer members of society, such as slaves. This promise was met by thousands of converted adherents, who wished to have life after death. Entirely stripped of ethnicity, as Sociologist Rodney Stark speaks of in his report. This was a main attraction to the faith. People of all social classes and all education levels could become a