persecuted CHristians.
Saul was a Pharisee and a persecutor of early Christians before his conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus. After his conversion, he became known as Paul and became one of the most influential figures in spreading the teachings of Christianity.
Yes, there were forms of Judaism and other religions that existed before the time of Christ, but Christianity as a distinct religion did not emerge until after the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Before I answer, let me ask you first, What is important, the teacher or the teachings? For me it's the teachings. We may forget who the teacher was, but seldom do we forget the teachings. And since you put this questions in "Christianity" topic, see link on left "SAB: Good Stuff in the Bible".
Before concluding his teachings, Jesus said, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." This statement is significant because it is known as the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs his followers to spread his teachings to all people, emphasizing the importance of sharing the message of Christianity with others.
Probably when St. Thomas the Apostle preached the Gospel in India. ---- There are theories that some Christian teachings originated in Buddhism, so it's possible the two interacted before Christianity was formalized as a religion.
Paul was an Apostle, one of Christ's original followers. We don't canonize just anybody.
Paganism predates Christianity by thousands of years. Paganism refers to a broad set of traditional, polytheistic spiritual beliefs and practices that were widespread in pre-Christian societies. Christianity emerged later in the first century AD with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The Bible before the King James Version (KJV) holds significant importance in the history of Christianity as it includes various translations and versions that were instrumental in shaping Christian beliefs and practices. These earlier versions helped spread the teachings of Christianity, influenced theological debates, and laid the foundation for the KJV, which became a widely accepted and influential English translation of the Bible.
Before the King James Version of the Bible was published in 1611, various versions and translations of the Bible existed. These earlier versions played a significant role in shaping the beliefs and practices of Christianity. They were used by early Christians to spread the teachings of Jesus and establish the foundations of the faith. The Bible before King James helped to preserve and transmit the stories, laws, and teachings of the Christian tradition, influencing the development of theology, worship, and religious practices throughout history.
Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.Spartacus was not the founder of Christianity. He lived and acted a hundred years before Christianity became a sect. Christianity was founded by the disciples of Jesus Christ.
The common belief is that Gnosticism originated as a branch of Christianity. There are some theories that claim the central ideas of Gnosticism existed before the birth of Christ. These ideas, of a dualistic religion (two Gods), still prevail today in modern Christianity with the teachings of one supremely good God of Heaven and one sinful, loathsome God of Hell.
Zoroastrianism was the religion of Iran (Persia) before Islam. It was founded in Persia around the 6th century BC out of the teachings of a religious philosopher called Zoroaster. It influenced Christianity, Judaism and Islam