Early Christianity was essentially unified in belief. Pick a side of this resolution and argue for it using as many specific examples from the text as possible. Keep in mind that the most persuasive arguments anticipate (and answer) counterarguments.

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The Answer is Students should discuss the varieties of Christianities presented in this chapter: Jewish Christians, Marcionites, and Gnostics. There are certainly similarities within these groups (regarding, e.g., the importance of Jesus and the production of texts), but there are also striking differences concerning the nature of Jesus, God, and salvation.

Early Christianity Was Essentially Unified in Belief