Christianity: The Basics

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Resources in this section provide an introduction to Christianity as a global religious tradition. The Christianity: The Basics Overview Article is a good starting point for beginners and is based around three major questions:
1. Who was Jesus Christ?
2. How did Christianity become the world’s largest religion?
3. What do Christians believe?
By understanding the answers to these three basic questions, readers will gain a broad overview of what exactly Christianity is, and why it has attracted more people than any other religion in human history.