Supplementary Lesson: The Worldwide Growth of Christianity

The First Six Centuries

As you read about the expansion of the Church in The Book of Acts, you may begin to wonder how the growth continued after the time of the New Testament. Look at the map to see the growth until 325 A.D. (in dark blue) and then until 600 A.D. (in light blue). Then answer the question below.

Christianity to 600
[Map from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Christianity (August 1, 2013)]

 

Question:

How would you describe the growth of Christianity up until 600 A.D.? Select the best answer.