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When was the first time the word Christian or Christianity used?
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∙ 13y ago
The first mention of the term Christian is mentioned in the New Testament in the book of Acts. There it is mentioned that Antioch was the first place where the term was used. The Apostles called themselves the followers of The Way.
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