Key people, events, etc. A website with this information would be helpful.
2007-05-07 13:28:30 · 14 answers · asked by g_wood1125 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
because the people in Rome were either slaves,, bound to be eaten in the Colloseum, or debauched Romans, and they needed salvation.
"catholic" church gave them hope for after life
2007-05-07 13:38:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up anything about Emperor Constantine of Rome, and discover how he "needed" a religion to unite the various peoples. Look up anything about his chief "spin doctor" Bishop Eusebius, who (essentially) made up the Christian "story".
If you want to REALLY "follow the story", Eusebius' job was to provide Roman Christianity with a suitable history, a task he performed with little regard for the truth. Modern authorities variously describe Eusebius as:-
"entering a tantalising literary world where not every thing said is to be taken at face value"
"the first thoroughly dishonest and unfair historian of ancient times"
"indulging in a deliberate falsification of dates"
"a very unscrupulous and arbitrary spirit"
"dishonest"
"intentionally falsifying", and
"we are bound to regard his labours with the utmost distrust".
As the story goes, Constantine (allegedly) saw a sign in the heavens, with the words "In Hoc Signo Vinces" (I.H.S.V.) which means "In this sign I will conquer" Some say it was the Christian Cross, others admit that it was the Phi Ro. or the Px that you see in some churches today - which was originally a Pagan symbol, but could be interpreted to have meaning for Christians. Constantine continued his murderous ways, until his death-bed when he "converted" to Christianity, and Christianity then became the official state religion.
It makes for a real good read.
Happy hunting!
2007-05-07 20:46:18 · answer #2 · answered by The Master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you can go to the source of the early church writings and read the letters of Paul, James, Peter, and the gospel written by Luke called "Acts." All of these books of the New Testament in the Bible are historical letters detailing many events and conversions of key people in Rome. Check it out!
2007-05-07 20:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by Blessed 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the early Catholic Church, and other Catholic Church dealings later on in Europe, then check out the source below. You can find this book in used books shops - been around since the 1500's. A great read!
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2007-05-07 20:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is funny. I would be willing to bet that if Jesus stood before everyone and said it was due to the efforts of his beloved Catholic Church, there would be some still that would stand there and say uh-huh Jesus, it was Constantine. They crack me up. They can not see what is right in front of them.
2007-05-07 20:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Word.
2007-05-07 20:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Bosspooba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Early Christians were missionaries of the message.
2007-05-07 20:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by Mark S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It didn't GAIN followers, Emperor Constantine just IMPOSED that religion on everybody.
2007-05-07 20:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Constantine.
Council of Nicea.
2007-05-07 20:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple persuation, as opposed to the way Islam spread...by the sword and warfare
2007-05-07 20:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋