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How did the Jewish authorities perceive the followers of Jesus after his death?
How did the Jewish authorities perceive the followers of Jesus after his death?
- As irrelevant to their own religious practices
- As allies due to their shared religious beliefs
- As potential trade partners
- As a threat due to their views of a new kingdom and king (correct)
- As potential military allies against the Romans
How did the Roman authorities perceive the followers of Jesus after his death, according to Prof McDonnell?
How did the Roman authorities perceive the followers of Jesus after his death, according to Prof McDonnell?
- As irrelevant to the stability of the Roman Empire
- As potential allies in maintaining Roman authority
- As a potential economic threat
- As suspicious due to the recent origin of Christianity and the execution of Jesus as a criminal (correct)
- As a peaceful religious group
What made Christianity peculiar to a Roman's point of view?
What made Christianity peculiar to a Roman's point of view?
- Its recent origin with a particular individual who was executed as a criminal (correct)
- Its association with Roman mythology
- Its acceptance of Roman religious practices
- Its strong ties to the Roman Senate
- Its military prowess
What impact did Christianity have on the lives of Christians living in the Roman Empire?
What impact did Christianity have on the lives of Christians living in the Roman Empire?
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Why did the Roman authorities perceive Christianity as a threat?
Why did the Roman authorities perceive Christianity as a threat?
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