Early Christianity Was Syncretistic,incorporating into Itself Pagan Traditions in Order

question 20

Multiple Choice

Early Christianity was syncretistic,incorporating into itself pagan traditions in order to

• A)deter potential converts from Judaism.
• B)convert pagans by presenting Christianity in their terms.
• C)prevent non-believers from converting to Christianity for political reasons.
• D)prevent Christianity from being viewed as a secret cult.

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Definitions:

P(A ∪ B)

The probability that at least one of two events A or B occurs.

Independent Events

Two or more events whose outcomes do not affect each other.

P(A ∪ B)

Represents the probability of the occurrence of at least one of two events A or B.

Mutually Exclusive

Two events that cannot occur at the same time, meaning the occurrence of one event precludes the other.