topic middle-east ★ seed

Christianity

Founded ~33 CE in Roman Judea by followers of Jesus of Nazareth. World's largest religion (~2.4 billion). Central beliefs: incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, and salvation through grace.

#christianity #jesus #salvation #trinity

Sub-topics

Church of the East concept

Split after Council of Ephesus (431 CE). Nestorian theology — Christ has two natures and two persons. Spread along Silk Road to China and India. Also called Assyrian Church.