The Gospel’s Ancient Journey East

“The Gospel’s Ancient Journey East,” provides a historical overview asserting that Christianity’s presence in the Middle East and Asia is ancient, not a modern phenomenon. It highlights the significant role of the Persian Empire in biblical history and the early spread of the Gospel, noting that Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke, was the imperial tongue of Persia. The text emphasizes that the Christian faith traveled eastward along the Silk Road long before widespread European conversion, reaching nations like Armenia, India (the Mar Thoma Church), and China (evidenced by the Nestorian Stele in 781 AD). Furthermore, the source notes that Bible translations into languages like Syriac and Coptic predated Martin Luther’s efforts by centuries, showing a continuous history of faith, scholarship, and martyrdom in Eastern lands. Ultimately, the article suggests that contemporary religious awakenings in the region are a renewal of ancient spiritual seeds.