RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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It began with Jesus and his disciples preaching around the Empire.
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It began with the Last Supper, where Jesus and his followers celebrated the holiday.
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It began with the resurrection of Jesus after he was crucified on the cross.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It started with the ministry of Jesus, who proclaimed the coming of the Kingdom of God. After his death by crucifixion, some of his followers are said to have seen Jesus, and proclaimed him to be alive and resurrected by God.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The history of the cross as a Christian symbol The custom of making the cross with fingers dates back to the 3rd century. However, the veneration of the cross as a symbol, still common today, is only documented from the 4th century, the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great.
Detailed explanation-4: -At death his Spirit went to the Father in heaven, and then returned to be clothed in the resurrection body, in which he appeared to the disciples over a period of 40 days before the ascension.