HIST 4217 - Jew, Greek and Roman: Backgrounds of Early Christianity

3 hours

Historical introduction to the origins and early spread of the world’s largest religion. Historical climate into which Christianity first emerged: ancient Judaism, the Roman Empire and the cosmopolitan culture of the Hellenistic Greek cities. The origins and growth of Christianity itself: the ministry of Jesus, persecutions, the career of Paul, the slow growth of Christian communities and the conversion of Emperor Constantine.

Prerequisite(s): None.