: Originally a persecutor of Christians, Paul converted and became the "Apostle to the Gentiles," arguing that non-Jews did not need to follow Jewish law to be Christians. Persecution and Imperial Adoption (100–500 AD)
The history of Christianity is a 2,000-year journey that transformed a small Jewish sect into the world's largest religion, with over today. Foundations and the Apostolic Age (c. 30–100 AD) History of Christianity
For three centuries, Christians were often a persecuted minority within the Roman Empire. : Originally a persecutor of Christians, Paul converted
: Initially a Jewish sect, the movement spread through leaders like Peter and James in Jerusalem. : Originally a persecutor of Christians
: Around age 30, Jesus began teaching parables and performing miracles, followed by 12 apostles.