The success of Christianity is widely believed by historians to have been due to its:

A. Anti-Semitism.
B. Promise of salvation, its familiarity, and its universality.
C. Strong following among aristocratic Romans after 75 C.E.
D. Complexity of initiation and its ability to satisfy people's desire to be part of a political community.
E. Acceptance by Diocletian.

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The success of Christianity is widely believed by historians to have been due to its:

A. Anti-Semitism.
B. Promise of salvation, its familiarity, and its universality.
C. Strong following among aristocratic Romans after 75 C.E.
D. Complexity of initiation and its ability to satisfy people's desire to be part of a political community.
E. Acceptance by Diocletian.

Gigiprincess · Answer

Promise of salvation

Anonymous · Answer

The chosen option is B: 'Promise of salvation, its familiarity, and its universality.' Christianity's success resulted from its promise of salvation, universal appeal, strong community emphasis, well-organized structure, and disciplined exclusivity that attracted diverse followers in the Roman Empire. 
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