Background
- in Palestine, John the Baptist preached washing away sins. Jeshua Ben Joseph experienced it., reached enlightenment, journeys & returns to recruit followers.
- Jeshua then preaches and heals others with Twelve Disciples. They believe he's the Messiah, concerning authorities. When money-changers in the temple enrage Jeshua, authorities look for him. Judas betrays, and Jeshua convicted, tortured, and crucified. His body placed in a tomb, and days later he’s gone.
- remaining disciples preach Jeshua died on the cross, arose from the dead, and ascended into heaven. Some Romans got curious about Jewish sect, and converted. Sect grew, drawing more attention from authorities.
- one persecutor, Saul, had a vision, began announcing Jeshua as Son of God. He preached elsewhere, converted many Greeks, and question arose whether Greeks have to obey Jewish laws. Elders say no. Greek converts called themselves Christians. Jeshua became Jesus Christ; Simon became Peter, Saul became Paul.
- AD 67, Paul died after spreading the new religion tirelessly to Rome. Paul's letters are in the New Testament.