The Growth and Spread of Christianity

Here is an **English description/summary of the uploaded text** (with citations): Description of the

Text The text provides a **historical and thematic overview of Christianity**,

from the life of Jesus to the major developments that shaped the religion. It begins with **Jesus’

preaching in ancient Israel**, his message of God’s coming kingdom, and how his crucifixion

and the disciples’ belief in his resurrection led to the growth of the early Christian movement .

It then describes the **expansion of Christianity**, first within Judaism and later—especially

through the apostle Paul—among non-Jews. Paul’s teachings transformed Christianity into a universal

religion open to all, without requiring adherence to Jewish laws such as circumcision