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Pagan's Role In The Rise Of Christianity During The Roman Republic

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During the Roman Republic wars, Christianity became more relevant as the Jews relied upon the Messiah to provide protection and offer good will through difficult times. Pagan’s also played a part in the rise of Christianity but favored practicing with traditional Roman gods. These two forms of religions later developed and were blended by Jesus of Nazareth as he preached to his many followers. Shortly after Jesus’ crucifixion, it was claimed that he had risen from his tomb, this resurrection would be the focal point of Christianity and transposed in the writing of the New Testament.
Islam’s faith was also centered on the preaching’s of one man, a prophet named Mahammad who was known to speak the direct words of their God, Allah. Just
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