How Did Catholicism Start?

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The Catholic Church has a history that spans over two thousand years, and it began with none other than Jesus Christ himself. At least, that is what modern popes believe. But at first, there was just one church, and there was no division between Catholics, Protestants, Eastern Orthodox, and other branches of Christianity. Christians all over the known world were united, and together, they made their spirituality bloom. Their religion took over the lives of villagers, nobles, kings, queens, and even newly-arrived pagan armies that came to conquer Europe.

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[dustydawson]

Rome wasn’t practicing Christianity from the beginning. Rome was persecuting Christians.

[coffeefortwo]

I had about two minutes. The narrator says that Jesus chose 70 Gentiles, that’s not accurate and so it makes me doubt the accuracy of rest of this video. Gentiles we’re not brought in until Paul’s ministry.

[AndrewEvenstar]

Just toured Spain, Italy and eastern Orthodox countries, then Israel, Jerusalem and Bethlehem - been to most of the historic areas Jesus walked and was born and crucified ....continuing my studies of religion and history . thank you!

[andrescastillo]

“You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church”

[ericsower]

"The authors of the Gospels never claimed to know the life of the Messiah?" Matthew was a disciple of Jesus. John was also the beloved disciple of Jesus.

[marcelsantos]

There are so many errors in this clip, did no one bother to do a bit of research?

[mawi]

There are lots of inaccuracies in this video; subtle but important. The first clue to anyone paying attention is the use of Common Era (CE) and BCE instead of AD and BC. Christians would never do that.

[garthly]

As Paul’s writings preceded the gospels, it is ridiculous to claim that Paul “stripped the gospels of their Jewish content.”

[rutherglenroad]

Studying the history of the Orthodox Christians is a worthwhile exercise for people interested in Christian history. We in the West tend to ignore this side of Christianity, but that's a mistake if we're really interested in origins of our faith.

[SadelovesJesus]

It’s videos like this that really magnify the importance of knowing and reading the Word of God for yourself…

[SecretsOfScripture]

In the face of adversity, you found strength, redemption, and a new purpose in life. 🙏💪 It's truly remarkable to see how your life has been turned around.

[glstka]

2:43 Already had a reputation as a political and religious agitator, especially among the Romans. Where do they get this? Mk.15:10 indicates that Pilate knew that it was from envy that the religious leaders delivered him up, and all 4 Gospels have Pilate wanting to release him because didn't find cause for saying he was a political agitator. So the Romans knew that his agitation was religious but not political. He said "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and to what is God's

[johnthompson]

One thing you miss is that "catholic" is a Greek word for universal. So the second century writing was not about a "cathoilc" church but a universal church for all people.
As a 21st century Catholic I still see our Church as a universal church for all people.

[marnavanloo]

Years ago I watched a panel of theologians discussing the Bible. I came to believe the Bible speaks to each of our circumstances & we get something different from it each time we read it.

[benandolga]

Actually,

Paul was highly educated

Luke was a physician (not a sinner from the street or poor man)

Matthew was a definitely educated and wealthy man working in “irs” so to speak

[fabiangroom]

It all started when Jesus referred to Peter as Cephas then later stated "upon this rock I shall build my church". When you really think about it, this is mind-boggling stuff. Jesus actually started the christian church right there. 🤔🙏

[goomgoom]

I think your reference of Jesus travelling through Palestine is not historically accurate. Jesus traveled through Judea, also known as the land of Canaan. The people in this area called Philistines originated as an immigrant group from the Aegean (Greece) that settled in Canaan.

The land was renamed in 132-136 CE, by the Roman emperor Hadrian to Syria-Palaestina, the Jews traditional enemies, as punishment for the Jews insurrection at that time.

[patodwyer]

Glory be to The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit Amen ✝️💕

[paulholloway]

Where do you get the idea that the 12 were Jewish and the 70(72) were gentiles? The only lists of the 70(72) that I can find with a quick Google search list both Jewish and Gentile names among the 70(72). I would be ever so grateful if you could cite your source for that claim so that I can look into it.

[DxV]

NO, the purpose of Christ was not the preservation of the world. John never said such things.