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Mithraism arose during the first century BCE and for a time was a serious competitor to Christianity. Mithraism's great weakness was that it ignored women, whereas Christianity sought their support, knowing the influence they would have on their husbands and children. New pagan cults arose, as Greek worshippers became influenced by the ancient Egyptian gods.
This was also a time when 'mystery religions' flourished. The important place that Gnosticism occupied in early Christianity has led some to speculate that Christianity actually began as a mystery religion, long before it adopted the gospel story of Jesus.
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Was the spread of Christianity unique or a part of a wider trend?
A:The spread of Christianity was part of a wider trend. It occurred at a time when the people of the Roman Empire were beginning to look for new faiths, just as the mystery religions were arising and when Mithraism evolved in the Roman Empire. Some have even suggested that Christianity could have begun as a mystery cult, evolving into the worship of Jesus of Nazareth. The strongest competitor to Christianity to have developed at this time was Mithraism. However, the great weakness of Mithraism was that it effectively excluded women, whereas early Christianity made efforts to convert wives, daughters and mistresses, knowing that the menfolk would follow. In any case, the fourth-century Christian emperors eliminated all faiths other than Christianity, by force when necessary.
Why a needle drowned in water and a ship does not?
because a ship has a wider area to spread it`s surface on and a needle does not because a ship has a wider area to spread it`s surface on and a needle does not
Do clay in a half full jar of water spread out?
no because it it is to dence for the water which it will make it appear wider but it will not spread out
The popularity of bicycling and amusement parks reflected which trend at the turn of the 20th century?
Wider access to fine arts.
What was the invention that helped Marco polos travels gain wider circulation?
The printing press spread Marco Polo's story around and helped his travels gain wider circulation
How is christian festivals important to the wider community?
It has something to do with Christianity and it also helps the wider world to change their lives and receive Jesus Christ as their savior and heavenly father
The spread of a religion or a language from one place over a wider are called?
cultural diffusion
Why did European colonialism later result in civil wars?
So they can get a wider spread of land.
How did the invention of the printing press impact the publication of the Bible?
The invention of the printing press made it easier and faster to produce copies of the Bible, leading to increased availability and distribution of the holy book. This helped to spread Christianity and make the Bible more accessible to a wider audience.
What is the same word as spread out?
The same word as "spread out" is "disperse." Both terms convey the idea of scattering or distributing something over a wider area.
Do roots of a deodar cedar tree spread?
The roots of a deodar cedar tree would likely not spread out any wider than the base of the tree. They would not spread out and make new trees.
What is so great about anime?
1. Unique art style. 2. Interesting Plot. 3. Character Development 4. Wider range of genres. 5. Wider audience.
