Christianity in the Roman Empire
The Rise of Christianity
During the height of the Roman Empire, a man named Jesus of Nazareth was born in the Roman province of Judea. The story of his life and his teachings would influence millions through the religion of Christianity. In this interactivity, you will discover more about the foundations of Christianity. Click the player button to begin.
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Major Beliefs, Traditions, and Practices
When Christianity was a new religion, early church leaders formed councils that outlined the doctrines, or key beliefs, of the religion. While Christian beliefs vary based on individual sects, many of these beliefs are common among Christians. In this interactivity, you will learn more about the beliefs, traditions, and practices of Christianity. Click the player button to begin.
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The Christian Bible

Saint Paul Writing His Epistles by Valentin de Boulogne
The Christian Bible consists of two sections: the Old Testament, which is based on the Hebrew Scriptures, and the New Testament, which describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth and contains his teachings. The New Testament of the Bible includes four narratives, known as Gospels, which
Christians believe recount the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In addition, the New Testament
includes other writings from early Christians about the beginning of Christianity and how followers
of Christ should live their lives. Christianity has no sacred language. The Christian Bible has been
translated into thousands of languages. In fact, the Christian Bible is the most published book in the world.
Christianity in the Roman Empire Review
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