Discusses how christianity spreads after jesus resurrection

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The First Thousand Years by Wilken help me with the following questions? :

Question 1. In chapter 1, Wilken gives a brief summary of the life, message, and work of Jesus of Nazareth. According to Wilken, what were the central teachings and events of Jesus' life? (three to five sentences)

Question 2. In Chapter 2, Wilken discusses how Christianity spreads after Jesus' resurrection and ascension. Central to that story is the role of the Apostle Paul. How does Wilken summarize the thought and influence of the Apostle Paul? (cf pg. 18-25, 4-5 sentences)

Question 3. According to Wilken, what impact does the destruction of Jerusalem have in the early centuries? (pg. 26-27, 1-2 sentences)

Question 4. One of the central figures in chapter 3 is a bishop named Ignatius of Antioch. According to Wilken, how did Ignatius write about the role of the "bishop" and the Christian "sacrifice" (3-5 sentences)

Question 5. Chapter 4 covers some divisions/disagreements the early church had. Name/list 2 of these disagreements (can just use bullet points)

Question 6. Who is "Irenaeus of Lyons," and what is his significance in the early church? (pg.41-46, 3-5 sentences)

Question 7. Why does Wilken say that "the construction of a Christian cemetery in Rome" was such a significant occurrence? (pg. 47 and following - 2-3 sentences)

Question 8. Chapter 6 introduces us to perhaps one of the single most important Christian thinkers of the first few centuries, Origen of Alexandria. According to Wilken, what were Origen's great accomplishments and why does he matter for the development of Christian thought? (4-6 sentences)

Question 9. According to Cyprian of Carthage - as Wilken discusses in chapter 7 - why were martyrs so important for the Christian faith? And why was there disagreement about the significance of the martyrs, according to Wilken? (3-5 sentences)

Question 10. What are 3 significant things the Emperor Constantine did that affected the place of Christianity in the Roman Empire, according to Wilken? (Chapter 8 - can just list them in bullet points)

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