An overview of Christianity, the role of Jesus's earliest followers, and a few theories to explain how it became the most widely practiced religion in the world.

Insight into the significance of paganism, a complex term used in the pre-Christian Roman Empire to refer to the polytheistic religions that were widely followed at the time..

Insight into the significance of Judaism, an ancient monotheistic religion that was initially practiced by many, including Jesus and his early followers.

Christianity's success stems from its similarities to and differences from other religious practices.

Historians, Gospels, and other sources of information provide insight into Jesus's life and the teachings that led to the beginning of Christianity.

Insight into how Jesus's sacrifice led to the birth of Christianity and had an everlasting impact on the lives of the disciples who had lost all hope at the time.