We know something of the history of the spread of Christianity, but much passed from recorded memory and much was transmitted by tradition whose accuracy has been repeatedly questioned.
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When contrasted with the much longer time that life has been present, the course of Christianity thus far is but a brief moment.Kenneth Scott Latourette
Christianity emerged from the religion of Israel. Or rather, it has as its background a persistent strain in that religion. To that strain Christians have looked back, and rightly, as the preparation in history for their faith.
Kenneth Scott Latourette
We must, however, note that what are usually called the high religions made their appearance within about twenty-five hundred years - most of them within fifteen hundred years.
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In the third century after Christ the faith continued to spread.
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This means that to man God gave a degree of free will.
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