Imagine a world without Christianity: It’s next to impossible, right? But everything needs to start at some time, and for Christianity, that was during Roman rule, an era of history synonymous with bloodlust, human suffering, and gladiatorial games. Not the most expected moment for a religion that emphasizes “love thy neighbor.”
Being an early believer wasn't just a matter of talking theology and spreading love — it also meant convincing people that their long-held belief system was wrong. And within the Roman Empire, that could lead to a very horrible death. Here’s what it was like being an early Christian in the Roman Empire.
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These sandals? Made for walking. | 0:00
They weren't always called "Christians" | 1:21
Relaxing the rules | 2:16
Persecution came swiftly | 3:08
Physical churches weren't a thing | 4:11
Close-knit communities | 5:08
Second-class citizens | 5:51
Life might be short-lived | 7:00
Religious arguments could be confusing | 8:09
Kind of getting along | 8:55
The gladiatorial arena | 9:45
Problems of going mainstream | 11:00
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