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Both were important for the spread of Christianity. They were around at different times and gave different contributions.
Paul the Apostle was one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age (the period of the twelve apostles). He was one of the most active of the early missionaries and undertook three missionary journeys around the eastern part of the Roman Empire. Paul established churches in present day Syria, Turkey and Greece and, therefore, he was crucial in the early spreading Christianity beyond the Jews. His importance went beyond his missionary work. He also played a crucial role in laying the foundation of the Christian doctrine. Fourteen of the twenty seven books of the New Testament, about half of the Acts of the Apostles and seven of the Epistles were written by him. His epistles formed the heart of the Catholic and Orthodox theology. He was the most influential of the apostles and early missionaries.
Constantine the Great supported the Christians. He finalised the end of the Great Persecution of the Christians, promoted Christians within the imperial administration and tried to arbitrate the disputes between rival Christian doctrines. He also built Christian churches, most notably the original Basilica of St Peter's in Rome, the St John Lateran's Basilica (the city of Rome's first Cathedral and the original residence of the Popes), the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople and Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Numerically Constantine probably contributed (indirectly) to the conversion of more Christians. However, he reigned some 250 years after Paul's work and Christianity was already quite widespread by then. The work of Paul was crucial to Christianity reaching the level of spread it had reached by the time of Constantine and, equally importantly, in establishing the Christian doctrine. Both men were very important, but their contributions and the ages in which they lived are not quite comparable
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What of Tarses traveled throughout the Roman world spreading Christian teachings?
It was Paul of Tarsus that traveled and spread Christianity.
Who let Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
The roman empire itself. But disciples like Paul assisted in spreading the gospel.
Who did more to spread Christianity - Paul or Constantine?
It was Paul. He made Christianity accessible to the gentiles (non-Jews) of the Roman Empire. The earliest Christians were Jews who preached the word of Christ to other Jews and followed Jewish law. Paul said that to be a Christian you needed to have faith in Christ and follow his teachings. You did not need to follow Jewish laws. This made it possible for Christianity to spread around the Roman Empire. Constantine helped Christianity by promoting Christians in the imperial bureaucracy, introducing some laws which favoured the Christians, building important churches in Rome, Constantinople and Jerusalem and initiating the tradition of Roman Emperors convening synods and ecumenical councils. This put Christianity on a more solid footing. However, Christianity was still very much a minority religion in Constantine's days and he did not promote its spread. Indeed, Constantine straddled Christianity and paganism. Although he favoured Christianity, he also promoted the cult of Sol Invictus (the Undefeated Sun). The symbol of this god appeared on his coins. For the inauguration of his new capital he had a high column with a statue of himself in the guise of this god, crowned with a halo of seven rays and looking toward the rising sun, built. He also instituted Sunday as a day of rest devoted to this god.
Why did StPaul travel?
St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.St. Paul traveled to spread the teachings of Christianity and to attract converts.
Which apostle was most responsible for spreading Christianity to non-Jews and Gentiles throughout the Roman Empire?
I believe that this would be Paul. Because of his insistance in preaching the gospel, and even though he was a Roman citizen he was put to death.
Which apostle was the most responsible for spreading Christianity?
The apostle responsible for spreading Christianity among the Jews was Paul.
Who is credited with spreading Christianity beyond the Jews?
Paul of Tarsus
Who did more to spread christianty Paul or Constantine?
constantine
What were 2 of Paul the apostle's options for spreading Christianity from Jerusalem to Spain?
Two of Paul-the apostle's options for spreading Christianity from Jerusalem to Spain included open preaching, and assisting the poor through offerings.
What is the name of the ancient roman who spread Christianity?
Paul the Apostle, Emporer Constantine, and others
What roman leader impacted the spread of Christianity the most?
Constantine the Great had himself baptised just before his death.
What person was most responsible for spreading Christianity?
The apostle Paul spread Christianity throughout the Mediterranean regionSaint Patrick spread Christianity throughout Ireland!
Who were the key figures in promoting Christianity in Europe?
St. Paul, who spread Christianity as far as Rome. Constantine made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.
Are Constantine and paul the same person in christianity?
No. Constantine was a Roman Emperor. Paul was an Apostle, who is known for writing many letters, many of which were based on minimal information, causing several foolish-looking blunders.
How was Christianity spreading during Jesus life?
Jesus did not spread Christianity , but the apostles and Paul spread it over the world.
Who helped make Christianity its own religion?
Peter and Paul were very active spreading Christianity. They took it to Europe and Peter dies in Rome.
Who was the apostle that started spreading the teachings of Christianity?
Jesus came to complete Moses commands. Christianity is developed by paul whih is a controversial subject..! None of the apostle of god started teaching Christianity. It was by a man called Paul.
