The First 150 Years of Christianity in the Roman World [AD 50 - 200]

This video took 800 hours to make! ChristianStory is a crowdfunded project, and every video we create is made possible by generous supporters. Please consider partnering with us to help bring Christian History and Theology to life: https://christianstory.com/give/ Go deeper and download our free pdf here: https://christianstory.com/dossiers/TheFirstChristians In the year 112, a Roman Governor sent a letter to the Emperor asking for advice about a strange new Jewish sect. They were calling themselves ‘Christians’... Find out what he said and why this new movement made him so nervous. Who were these Christians? How did they worship? And why did they grow? Join Us! 00:00 - 01:39 Introduction 01:40 - 05:33 Why were Christians so weird? 05:33 - 07:47 What did a 1st Century Christian Service look like? 07:48 - 08:37 How did Christians live? 08:38 - 10:53 How and why were Christians punished? 10:54 - 12:15 Why were people becoming Christians? 12:16 - 13:14 200,000 Christians?! __________________ ChristianStory never uses Generative AI. Our videos are made with the craft and skill of our incredibly talented art directors, illustrators, and creatives. CREDITS: Creative Director: Manuel Dürr Animators: Timo Mayer, Felix Sechser Illustrator: Taco Hammacher Voice Artists: Charlotte Kim, Benjamin Sharkey Writers: Daniel Kim, Charlotte Kim, Oliver Dürr Lead Researcher: Benjamin Sharkey ASSETS: ### Zeus Statue 3D Scan "Zeus Statue" (https://skfb.ly/o6PQL) by Mariano Oliva is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ### Kreuzigung Christi (Crucifixion of Christ) 3D Scan "Crucifixion of Christ" (https://www.myminifactory.com/scantheworld/) by ScanTheWorld ### Marie de Barbancon-Cany 3D Scan "Marie de Barbancon-Cany" (https://www.myminifactory.com/users/GeoffreyHM) by Marchal Geoffrey ### Kneeling angel 3D Scan "Kneeling angel" (https://www.myminifactory.com/users/vam) by Victoria and Albert Museum, London ### Relief of the Ara Pacis Augustae with Procession 3D Scan "Relief of the Ara Pacis Augustae with Procession" (https://www.myminifactory.com/scantheworld/) by ScanTheWorld