WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Although Jesus had died, his message had not. Word of his teachings spread to Jewish communities across the empire. This was helped by energetic apostles, such as Paul and by the modern communications of the Roman Empire. Over 30 years, Paul clocked up around 10, 000 miles, traveling across the Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -An apostle is a “messenger” or “one who is sent” while a disciple is a “student” or “learner.” Apostles were primarily people who had met and followed Jesus during his life and were called by him to spread the gospel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paul (previously called Saul of Tarsus; c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD), commonly known as Paul the Apostle and Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some were called Ebionites, some are called Nazarian, and some are called Hebrews. There were differences among these groups, but what unified them was a commitment to the ongoing importance of the practice of Judaism for the believers of Jesus.