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in 3-4 sentences explain the differences between Christianity and Judaism and why those differences are significant in the Roman Empire.

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Answer: Each of these faiths has a different version of scripture, with Judaism only recognizing the Old Testament—the Hebrew Scriptures—as the inspired word of God. They know these books as the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. This part of the Bible documents the history, culture, and theology of the Jewish people, but goes no further.

It is here the split from Judaism to Christianity occurs. The Jews believed that God would, one day, send a powerful messenger—the Messiah—to deliver Israel from oppressors and bring in a new era of peace, and even today, believe that this is an event that has yet to occur. For Christians, that promised Messiah came in the form of Jesus Christ—the central difference Christianity and Judaism.

Christianity was a new and exciting religion that was spreading like wildfire throughout the Roman Empire. Judaism was an ancient religion that was not as well known or understood by the people of the Roman Empire. Christianity also had a strong message of hope and salvation that appeal to the people of the Roman Empire.

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