Greek and Roman Civilization

Paul taught a Christianity that attracted the urban masses in the same way as other religions of salvation that spread widely in the Roman Empire. Without trade this world wouldn’t be able to operate. The principal figure in the expansion of Christianity beyond Judaism was Paul of Tarsus, a Jew from Anatolia who zealously preached his faith, especially in the Greek- speaking eastern region of the Roman Empire.

According to tradition, in 776 B. Greek communities from all parts of the Mediterranean sent their best athletes to the Polis of Olympia to engage in contests of speed strength, and skill. Through Justinian’s code, Roman law influenced civil law codes throughout much of Western Europe. Such events as boxing, wrestling, foot racing, and long jump were around back then. In present day, the Olympic games are televised all over the world and are one of the most popular sporting events around. Traders were trading things like gems, jewelry, perfumes, and aromatic oils and could feed themselves and their animals and they were still making a profit. Jesus’ crucifixion did not put an end to his movement.

During the Hellenistic era trade drew the Greeks into an even larger world of commerce and communication.

Many religions have also been contributed to Western civilization.