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Jews could be found throughout the Roman Empire during the early days of Christianity (i.e., first century). However, the largest concentrations appear to have been along the eastern quarter of the Mediterranean coastline, from Alexandria to eastern Greece.
http://www.worldreligions.psu.edu/maps-Judaism.htm
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Which early civilization most directly contributed to the development of both Christianity and Islam?
Hebrewwhat early civilization most directly contributed to the development of both Christianity and Islam?
Why were early Moorish rulers in Spain tolerant of Judaism and Christianity?
Cuz they would be smitten if they misbehaved...
Of these religions which was formed last Islam Christianity judaism?
Islam, early 7th century a.d.
What has the author Pieter Willem van der Horst written?
Pieter Willem van der Horst has written: 'Jews and Christians in their Graeco-Roman context: selected essays on early Judaism, Samaritanism, Hellenism, and Christianity' -- subject(s): Christianity Theology, OUR Brockhaus selection, Theology, Christianity 'Early Jewish prayers in Greek' -- subject(s): Judaism, History and criticism, Greek influences, Jews, Prayers and devotions, Liturgy, Civilization, Prayer, Texts, History 'Hellenism, Judaism, Christianity' -- subject(s): Judaism, Greek, Christianity and other religions, Relations, Hellenism, Christianity 'Essays on the Jewish world of early Christianity' -- subject(s): Greek influences, Judaism and literature, Jewish authors, Jews, History and criticism, Civilization, Greek literature, Judaism, History 'Studies over het jodendom in de oudheid' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, History, Judaism
Was reincarnation taught by the early Christians?
As far as I know, The true early christians never taught Reincarnation. As you probably well know, Christianity came from Judaism. Judaism never taught reincarnation. Reincarnation is primaraly a Pagan, that is either a religion that is not an abrahamic religion (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) or a religion that worships many gods, concept. Misguided early christians, may have incorporated reincarnation into their aldulturated form of Christianity. However, they were clearly not influential enough to influence mainstream Christianity. either that, or they saw the truth, in my opinion.
Was Jesus worshipped in the first century?
Pliny the Younger mentions Christianity as an established sect early in the second century. Since established sects don't appear overnight, this establishes that Christianity must have existed during the first century also.
Judaism refers to the religion of the early Christians?
Judaism is the religion that was a precursor to Christians. The early Christians, namely the apostles, were Jewish because Jesus was still alive and Christianity had not been developed yet. Jesus himself was Jewish.
Which two religions does Christianity share its early history?
Christianity shares its early history with Judaism, as Jesus and his followers were Jewish. Additionally, Christianity also shared some early history with Greco-Roman religions, as it spread throughout the Roman Empire and interacted with pagan practices and beliefs.
In what early religion are the roots of Christianity found?
The origins of Christianity are clearly in the early Jewish faith. Some see further influences from Greek paganism and ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism. Others say that Christianity could have evolved from the mystery religions.
How did church doctrine help unify early christians?
Doctrine in the early Christian church helped unify the people by helping them to understand the differences between Judaism and the new form of Christianity - Roman Catholic.
What early religion did Islam descend from?
Islam is an Abrahamic religion, and thus has its roots in Judaism and is connected to Christianity, as they all worship the same god. Islam originated with the prophet Muhammad, who Muslims believe to be a prophet of the god of Abraham.
What is a sect and how is early Christianity described as being a sect of Judaism?
A sect is a group within a larger religious or social group that holds specific beliefs or practices. Early Christianity is described as a sect of Judaism because it originated within the Jewish community and initially followed Jewish customs and beliefs, while also incorporating new teachings about Jesus as the Messiah.
