History Of Christianity Review

: Originally a persecutor of Christians, Paul converted and became the "Apostle to the Gentiles," arguing that non-Jews did not need to follow Jewish law to be Christians. Persecution and Imperial Adoption (100–500 AD)

: Initially a Jewish sect, the movement spread through leaders like Peter and James in Jerusalem. History of Christianity

Christianity began with the life and ministry of , an itinerant Jewish preacher in Roman-occupied Judea. : Originally a persecutor of Christians, Paul converted

: Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem around 30–33 AD . His followers proclaimed he rose from the dead, a belief that became the cornerstone of the faith. : Originally a persecutor of Christians

For three centuries, Christians were often a persecuted minority within the Roman Empire.