How the Killers of Jesus Became His Heirs.
Picture just for Reference How the Killers of Jesus Became His Heirs The Political Hijacking of Christianity for Power and Empire Introduction: From Persecution to Power History is often shaped not only by faith, but by politics and power. One of the most controversial transformations in human civilization is how the Roman Empire — once accused in Christian tradition of crucifying Jesus — later became the global center of Christianity itself. Jesus Under Roman Rule Jesus preached in Judea during the rule of the Roman Empire. According to Christian tradition, his trial and crucifixion occurred under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Early Christians faced persecution, imprisonment, and execution. For centuries, Christianity remained a faith of the oppressed rather than a religion of emperors. The Sudden Transformation of Rome The turning point came in the fourth century when Constantine the Great legalized Christianity and granted it imperial support. Later, under Theodo...