WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -After Jesus, the two most significant figures in Christianity are the apostles Peter and Paul/Saul. Paul, in particular, takes a leading role in spreading the teachings of Jesus to Gentiles (non Jews) in the Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following was one of the ways Christianity spread across Europe? Traveling friars lived and preached among the common people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Boniface is known as the “Apostle of Germany” for his tremendous missionary efforts spreading the faith through that region of Europe during the Dark Ages. He was born in England in 680, and baptized with the name Winfrid. At the age of 5, he had his first encounter with educated monks when several visited his home.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did Christianity spread to Europe? Christianity originated in the Levant region of the Roman Empire, near modern Israel. It spread by word of mouth along Roman roads and trade routes to eventually reach across Europe.

Detailed explanation-5: -In fact, one of the first missionaries to travel to northern Europe was Patrick, who took it upon himself to teach people about Christianity. In the mid-400s Patrick traveled from Britain to Ireland to convert the people there.

Detailed explanation-6: -Saint Boniface, Latin Bonifatius, original name Wynfrid or Wynfrith, (born c. 675, Wessex, England-died June 5, 754, Dokkum, Frisia [now in the Netherlands]; feast day June 5), English missionary and reformer, often called the apostle of Germany for his role in the Christianization of that country.