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The persecution of early christians happened first during the time of Emperor Nero,Emperor Hadrian,Decius and the last greatest persecution was the time of Emperor Diocletian.

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How did Constantine favor his Christian church?

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Was the first Christian persecution ordered by Julian?

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What was the purpose of the early church?

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Is it true that the early christian met in the catacombs during the time of roman persecution and the rule of Nero?

Yes.


Where was the hub of music during the early to middle of the middle ages?

Christian Church


What are the function of the members of the early christian community?

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How the early christian communities express themselves as church?

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What do you call early Christian writings?

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