Cultural Influences In The Early Formation Of Christianity And Islam

In the early formation of Christianity and Islam, representatives Jesus and Muhammad – and the small communities who followed – suffered through oppression and persecution from the nations in opposition with them. Because of their perseverance and persistence of spreading the faith, the early supporters helped lead these two traditions into a cultural influence and historical power throughout every region of the globe.

Christianity revolves around Jesus, whom is recognized as the Son of God. Jesus began his ministry around the age of 30. The Gospels consist of written accounts of Jesus preaching, healing the sick, casting out demons, and raising the dead (Oxtoby, Hussain, and Amore 151). Recognized as being blasphemous, Jesus was becoming a disturbance towards Jewish officials. He was arrested, and later sentenced to his death by Pontius Pilate. The early Christians believed Jesus died on the cross for the sins of humanity, and was resurrected two days later, exhibiting both his human and

Muhammad also gained enemies in Mecca, therefore having to flee to another city. In the city of Medina, Muhammad would finally established community life under Islam. With these new followers, Muhammad would attempt to take back Mecca. Although lacking in soldiers and equipment, Muhammad and his followers nonetheless completed their goal in the Battle of Badr, which signifies one of the most memorable events in Islam history (Oxtoby, Hussain, and Amore 237). A few years later, the Meccans surrendered and Islam was the official religion of Mecca. The determination and bravery by the early Muslims helped stabilize and set a foundation for the religion of Islam. After Muhammad’s death, Muslims recognized him as the last prophet of 124,000 prophets. Muhammad’s early followers continued spreading the religion of Islam, although the religion quickly split into Sunnis and