To some extent, the history of Christianity is to die in one area but grow in another area. Evidence of this is to be found in areas as diverse as Britain and China. In the past, both growth and decline have depended on politics and military power. These are far less relevant today, but there are new forces that impact on the growth and decline of Christianity.
It is true that Christianity is declining rapidly in affluent and well-educated nations of the West, but it is spreading among poorly educated people of Africa and rural Asia. The decline of Christianity in the West is exacerbated by revelations of financial and sexual crimes commited by Christian clergy and lay members, but these have little impact in areas where Christianity is continuing to grow.
No...
The apostle responsible for spreading Christianity among the Jews was Paul.
It started spreading at the time of Christ and it is still spreading to this day.
Paul of Tarsus
The apostle Paul spread Christianity throughout the Mediterranean regionSaint Patrick spread Christianity throughout Ireland!
Bloodshed.
@mntnapoet
Two of Paul-the apostle's options for spreading Christianity from Jerusalem to Spain included open preaching, and assisting the poor through offerings.
St. Patrick is known for his missionary work in Ireland, where he is credited with converting many of the population to Christianity. He traveled throughout the country, building churches and spreading the message of Christianity. Today, he is revered as the patron saint of Ireland.
I Don't believe it is rapidly spreading today. 2000 years ago most people were dirt poor, religion is a way out, so to speak. "Your life is crap now, but believe in my imaginary god and after you die your 'life' will be all milk and honey"
other religions began to form such as Christianity
persecuted CHristians.