Discuss “Judaism and Christianity: Where Religion and Ancient History Intersected and How They Diverged.” Judaism and Christianity remain two of the world’s major religions and both share the same foundation, which is ancient Judaism. However, the two religions eventually split, ultimately becoming two distinct entities. Why did these religions, having had the same foundational beliefs, divorce themselves from each other? The answers to these questions are found in history. To gain a better understanding of the split, one must explore the historical origins of these faiths. With a foundational knowledge of what transpired historically, the point at which their trajectories diverged will become much clearer to identify and understand.
