Lectures in Medieval History, the Rise of Christianity by Dr. Lynn Harry Nelson, Emeritus Professor of Medieval History, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. In the Bible, according to Luke 10:30–37. ninoshen. From what I know of the history of Christianity, it was because orthodoxy (‘sameness’) was needed to ensure a consistent message of Jesus and His redemption across the known world of 1 AD and subsequently the 1000 years after that. Christianity has the largest numbers of adherents of any religion, with more than two billion people following its teachings. That is the definition. Christianity, major religion stemming from the life, teachings, and death of Jesus of Nazareth in the 1st century CE. Learn about the history of Christianity, its doctrines, and the major Christian traditions. Christian Healthcare and the Rise of Christianity Rodney Stark's book, the Rise of Christianity, argues that one of the main reasons for the success of Early Christianity was the Christian emphasis on caring for the sick. ... Chapter 13 The Rise of Christianity (World History) 60 terms. In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. -Easter is the most important day in Christianity-----The Latin Fathers----- 325 Council of Nicaean Creed-Condemned Arianism-"Jesus is both human and Divine, we don't know why, but he is." Religious institutors including the Church and the monasteries became wealthy and influential given the fact that the state allocated a significant budget for religious activities. In the Bible, according to Luke 10:30–37. The most popular destination for pilgrimage was the Holy Land but the dangers of travelling during the Middle Ages confined people to local pilgrimage sites. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is also important because it validates who Jesus claimed to be, namely, the Son of God and Messiah.According to Jesus, His resurrection was the “sign from heaven” that authenticated His ministry (Matthew 16:1–4). They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. Learn about the history of Christianity, its doctrines, and the major Christian traditions. ... "This book is an exciting and important addition to the literature on early Christianity. Rodney Stark. Impact of Christianity on western civilization Jump to ... are among the important sources for modern notions of Human rights and the welfare measures commonly provided by governments in the West. 2. the creative intellectual leadership of the church fathers.