History 

Christians believe that Jesus was a Jew who lived over 2000 years ago.  Christianity grew from its starting point in the Roman Empire and spread through the rest of Europe and the world.  It eventually split into three major branches.   

Christianity grew from being a small sect born from Judaism to the dominant religion of the Mediterranean region in less than 400 years.  Now, it is one of the world's three most practiced religions and it continues to grow.