​Initially, the Roman Empire Assisted in the Spread of Christianity

​Initially, the Roman Empire assisted in the spread of Christianity because

A) ​Hebrew was a common dialect throughout the empire
B) ​Romans were eager to replace traditional Greek philosophy with a new religion
C) ​Christian missionaries safely traveled via Roman roads and boats
D) ​the immediate persecution made people feel sorry for Christian martyrs​
E) ​oppressed citizens in the empire were eager for a way to reject Roman rule