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Who founded Christianity in the first century of the common era?
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Saul of Tarsus know today as either Saint Paul or 'Apostle' Paul.
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Jesus is the 'foundational stone' who brought the Good News (Gospel) of the Coming Kingdom of God, establishing His Church (called the Church of God in New Testament). He appointed Peter the first leader after His Resurrection. It was called "The Way" and latter becamen known as Christianity:
Matthew 16:18New King James Version (NKJV)18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
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What does the New Testament included?
The New Testament covers aspects from first-century Christianity.
Where was Christianity born at?
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When did Christianity become a leading religion?
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In Greece and in the 21st century
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who are opposite to Christianity?
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