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Early Christianity in Rome through Opposition of the Majority

2023-04-25 14:02:05

Today, more than 2 billion fans practicing Christianity is undoubtedly the world's largest religion. But, of course, this is not always the case. It was about the era of Emperor Claudius who began in the city of Rome and was ruled by AD 41-54. It is believed to have started in the Roman Jewish community. Geographical location often plays an important role in judging the success of a development culture. According to Michael Goff who wrote "Early Christian", this is the case of Christianity. Because "geography [...] determines the direction and speed of new religion." However, geographically good places also have huge diversity.

Early believers of Jesus spread Christianity through the Roman Empire. Saint Peter and Paul are said to have established a church in Rome, but most of the early Christian community was in the east. Egypt's Alexander, and Antioch and Jerusalem. Christianity acquired believers among Jews and non-Jews and united them in front of God. Because Christianity is very scattered and illegal, it remains in the basement and can not be said as "unified Christianity" during this time. A more accurate description may be Christianity in various forms, that is, "Christianity", a different view of religion and its information. Gnostic, Montana, Dr. and others are talking about the essence of Christ, salvation, and Christian life.

From the 1 st century to the early 4 th century, most Christian communities often worship in private houses. Several Roman churches, such as Roman St. Clemente Cathedral, were built directly above the house worshiped by early Christians. Other early Roman churches were built at the entrance to the underground cemetary where Christian martyrs or Christians were buried. The first very large Christian church was built in Rome and began in the early 4th century when Emperor Constantine legitimized Christianity for the first time. The largest church in Rome, especially the Lachheranne Virgin Mary Church and the San Giovanni Church, was built in the 4th century. It is not San Giovanni (St. John), more famous St. Peter's Basilica, it is the Roman Cathedral. It is not displayed on the ground, but Saint Peter is also the foundation of the 4th century.