2006-11-24 21:15:48 · 9 answers · asked by EVA J 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"...The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch." (Acts 11:26).
2006-11-24 21:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by JD 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word christian is an english word that has its roots in the greek word: "Christos" which means "annointed one". It is equivalent to the Hebrew "Meshiach" or Messiah (as we say in English) this word means annointed one too.
The word Christian came into use when Anglo-Saxon speaking peoples began using it in the middle-ages. However variations of that have been in existance since the 1st century such as those derived from the greek word: Christos.
Good question!
I'm a historian, by the way.
2006-11-25 06:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good question. I think the Rome answer is right, though I'm not sure. I know that early on, the Christian movement was called "The Way".
See, I can admit to not knowing everything.
2006-11-25 05:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rome
2006-11-25 05:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by Meghadooth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rome
2006-11-25 05:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ephesus
2006-11-25 05:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After Jesus died and ascended into heaven. Christian means Christ like
2006-11-25 05:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by dumpllin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could have sworn it was created by Constantine, not the religion but the name
2006-11-25 05:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by hahaman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but it's misused a lot now
2006-11-25 05:17:28 · answer #9 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋