The Rise and Spread of Christianity Through the Ages: From Early Apostles to Global Faith

Описание: Explore the incredible journey of Christianity from its humble beginnings in Judea to becoming a global religion that shaped societies, politics, and cultures. This documentary covers the origins of Christianity, the spread of the faith through early missionaries like Paul, the adoption of Christianity by rulers such as Constantine, medieval missionary work across Europe and Asia, and the global expansion during the Age of Discovery. Learn how faith, culture, and politics intertwined to create a worldwide Christian presence. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, and anyone interested in the transformative power of religion.


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Sources

Primary Historical Documents:
Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews (c. 93–94 AD) – References to Jesus and early Christians
Tacitus, Annals (c. 116 AD) – Mentions the persecution of Christians under Nero
Edict of Milan (313 AD) – Constantine and Licinius decree of religious tolerance
Acts of the Apostles, New Testament (c. 80–90 AD) – Early Christian missionary activity
Letters of Paul, New Testament (c. 50–67 AD) – Guidance to early Christian communities
Papal bulls: Romanus Pontifex (1455) and Inter Caetera (1493) – Directives for Christian evangelization
Military and Political Records:
Records of King Tiridates III, Armenia (c. 301 AD) – Conversion to Christianity
Aksumite inscriptions, King Ezana (c. 330s AD) – Christian adoption in Aksum

Military Historians & Published Works:
Eusebius of Caesarea, Ecclesiastical History (c. 325 AD) – Constantine and the early church
R.W. Southern, Western Society and the Church in the Middle Ages (1990)

Thomas F. X. Noble, The Cambridge History of Christianity: Volume 2, Constantine to c. 600 (2007)

Hugh M. Thomas, Christianity in Roman Africa (1981)

Missionary Documentation:
John of Montecorvino letters, 13th century – Missionary work in China
Francis Xavier letters and journals, 1540s – Jesuit missions in Asia
Lives of Saints: Saint Patrick and Augustine of Canterbury (hagiographies, 5th–6th century)

Production & Historical Data:
Vatican archives – Papal correspondence and missionary reports
Archaeological records: early Christian churches in Rome, Antioch, Carthage, and Alexandria
UNESCO reports on medieval manuscripts and Christian texts preservation