The Spread of Christianity

Christianity originated in Jerusalem, the capital city of Judea, in the 1st century AD.

Jesus Christ is considered to be the founder of Christianity, as he is believed to be the Son of God who came to Earth to save humanity from sin.

The central belief of Christianity is the belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, who came to Earth to save humanity from sin.

Constantine I issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, granting religious freedom to Christians.

Peter is considered to be the first pope of the Catholic Church, as he was appointed by Jesus Christ himself.

Francis Xavier is known for his work in spreading Christianity in India, where he arrived in 1542.

Roman Catholicism is the largest branch of Christianity in terms of number of adherents, with over 1.2 billion members worldwide.

Martin Luther is known for his Ninety-Five Theses, which sparked the Protestant Reformation in 1517.

Pentecostalism is the name of the movement within Christianity that emphasizes personal experience and emotional expression in worship.

Quakers are known for their emphasis on pacifism and non-violence.

Easter is the name of the Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Fundamentalism is known for its emphasis on the importance of the Bible as the sole source of religious authority.

Liberation theology is the name of the Christian movement that emphasizes the importance of social justice and liberation theology.

Roman Catholicism is known for its emphasis on the importance of tradition and the authority of the pope.

Pietism is the name of the Christian movement that emphasizes the importance of personal piety and a close relationship with God.