From Jerusalem to Rome: The First 70 Years of the Christian Church
Christianity originated around 30 A.D. in Palestine with a small group of Jewish followers of Jesus, who initially viewed themselves as a sect within Judaism. The faith spread rapidly across the Roman Empire through missionary efforts, particularly those of Paul of Tarsus, who established communities in Syria, Asia Minor, Greece, and Italy. By the end of the first century (circa 100 A.D.), Christianity …
