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The First Four Centuries of the Christian Era (Series)
Mark Etling, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology in the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University

How did an obscure anti-Roman, Jewish reform movement in Israel evolve into the state religion of the Roman Empire – in less than 400 years? The historical, religious, and cultural evolution of Christianity is a fascinating tale of larger-than-life personalities, cultural assimilation, and theological conflict. In this four-part series we will examine the important persons, events, and ideas that were foundational for the shaping of Christianity as we know it today. Join us for all four sessions!

Whence Jesus of Nazareth? A Look at First Century CE Israel – First of Four Sessions

What is the historical and religious context in first century Israel that produced Jesus of Nazareth? The first century of the common era was a time of political and religious upheaval in Israel. Jewish people had been subjected to foreign domination for the better part of 600 years and were now under the oppressive rule of the Roman Empire. As a result, expectations were high.

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