When did Christianity emerge as a movement of Judaism in Roman Judea?
Christianity emerged as a movement of Judaism in Roman Judea during the 1st century AD. Jesus proclaimed the coming of the Kingdom of God to his followers before his death by crucifixion.
Where was the term Christian coined and which city became the principal center of Syriac-speaking Christianity?
The Antioch church is believed to be where the term Christian was coined. Edessa became the principal center of Syriac-speaking Christianity from apostolic times.
What year did the Roman Empire officially adopt Trinitarian Nicene Christianity as its state religion?
On the 27th of February 380, the Roman Empire officially adopted Trinitarian Nicene Christianity as its state religion. Prior to this date, Constantius II and Valens had personally favored Arian or Semi-Arian forms of Christianity.
Who translated the Bible into the Gothic language and when did Wulfila become bishop of the Christian Goths?
Wulfila became the first bishop of the Christian Goths in 337 or 341. Between 348 and 383, Wulfila translated the Bible into the Gothic language.
When did the Council of Nicaea issue the Nicene Creed and what doctrine did the Church of the East endorse?
In 325, Constantine summoned the Council of Nicaea which issued the Nicene Creed. The Church of the East endorsed the doctrine of Nestorius following the condemnation of Nestorius for heresy at the First Council of Ephesus.