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| − | [[Jesus Christ]] is a historical figure verified by several [[Roman empire|Roman]] historians and other non-Christian figures.<ref>Gleghorn, Michael, [http://www.probe.org/content/view/18/77/ Ancient Evidence for Jesus from Non-Christian Sources]</ref> | + | [[Jesus Christ]] is a historical figure verified by several [[Roman empire|Roman]] historians and other non-[[Christian]] figures.<ref>Gleghorn, Michael, [http://www.probe.org/content/view/18/77/ Ancient Evidence for Jesus from Non-Christian Sources]</ref> |
| − | Whatever one's personal religious convictions, it is undeniable that Jesus Christ has played a massive role in World history. | + | Whatever one's personal religious convictions, it is undeniable that Jesus Christ has played a massive role in [[World]] [[history]]. |
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| | ==Origins== | | ==Origins== |
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| − | In the years immediately after the death of Jesus on the cross, [[Christianity]] rapidly developed into a [[Jewish]] sect. It was gaining many members and as such was frowned upon and persecuted by both their Roman masters and [[Jewish]] brothers. Paul was a Romanised [[Jew]] who on the road to [[Damascus]] dramatically changed his mind and religion after receiving a [[revelation]] from [[God]]. | + | In the years immediately after the death of Jesus on the cross, [[Christianity]] rapidly developed into a [[Jewish]] sect. It was gaining many members and as such was frowned upon and persecuted by both their [[Roman]] masters and [[Jewish]] brothers. [[Paul]] was a Romanised [[Jew]] who on the road to [[Damascus]] dramatically changed his mind and religion after receiving a [[revelation]] from [[God]]. |
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| | ==Effect on Ancient History== | | ==Effect on Ancient History== |
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| − | Many of the changes brought about by Jesus are evident in the Bible, primarily in his attempts to break down the corruption that was occurring in [[Judaism]]. | + | Many of the changes brought about by Jesus are evident in the [[Bible]], primarily in his attempts to break down the corruption that was occurring in [[Judaism]]. |
| | Many of the sweeping changes in [[Christianity]] can be directly attributed to Him. | | Many of the sweeping changes in [[Christianity]] can be directly attributed to Him. |
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| | Although the first part of the verse is the most well known and quoted the second part is often overlooked{{fact}} by Christians, particularly in modern times. "Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him 'unclean.'" | | Although the first part of the verse is the most well known and quoted the second part is often overlooked{{fact}} by Christians, particularly in modern times. "Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him 'unclean.'" |
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| | == References == | | == References == |