Read the following quote from the article “First Churches of Jesus Cult”: “The traditional view was that early Christianity was not licensed, that it had to hide. . . .” Which of the following summarizes the experiences of early Christians in Judea?(1 point)
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Christian worshippers gathered largely in churches.
Christian worshippers gathered largely in churches.
Christians met mainly in private homes of worshippers to avoid persecution.
Christians met mainly in private homes of worshippers to avoid persecution.
Jews and Christians worshipped together in private homes.
Jews and Christians worshipped together in private homes.
The Roman Empire protected early Christians from persecution.
The Roman Empire protected early Christians from persecution.
Christians met mainly in private homes of worshippers to avoid persecution.
The correct answer is:
Christians met mainly in private homes of worshippers to avoid persecution.
In order to answer this question, we need to understand the quote and the experiences of early Christians in Judea. The quote states that early Christianity had to hide and was not licensed, suggesting that early Christians faced persecution and had to worship in secret. Among the given options, the one that best summarizes these experiences is that Christians met mainly in private homes of worshippers to avoid persecution.