History glossary
Christianity
a religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
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What it means
Christianity began in the Roman Empire and became one of the world's major religions. It shaped late Roman society, medieval Europe, Byzantium, the Reformation, colonial missions, political authority, art, education, and many modern cultures.
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