1)Who persecuted the Christians first ?

-Jews.

2) Who did the Christians persecute?

can you help me answer number 2
Thank you

2) Jews

http://www.ushmm.org/research/center/church/persecution/

Certainly! To answer your question, we need to look at the historical context of Christianity. In the early days of Christianity, when it was a relatively new and minority religion, Christians faced persecution from various groups and authorities.

One of the significant persecutions came from the Roman authorities. In the first couple of centuries AD, Christians faced persecution under various Roman emperors, including Nero, Domitian, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, Decius, and Diocletian. The reasons behind the persecution varied, but they often stemmed from Christians' refusal to worship the Roman gods and participate in the state religion. Christianity was seen as a threat to the established social order, and Christians were often accused of crimes such as atheism or treason.

Additionally, Christians faced persecution from local populations who adhered to traditional polytheistic religions. In some cases, Christians' refusal to participate in local religious rituals or their religious beliefs conflicting with the established norms led to conflicts and persecution.

It is important to note that while some Jews may have been involved in the persecution of Christians, it would be inaccurate to say that all Jews persecuted Christians or that they were the main persecutors. In fact, in the early days of Christianity, many converts were Jewish, and there were also conflicts within the Jewish community regarding the acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah.

In summary, Christians faced persecution primarily from the Roman authorities for their refusal to worship Roman gods and participate in the state religion. They also face persecution from local populations with different religious beliefs.