What was Antioch's nickname due to its role in the emergence of early Christianity?
City of Gods
The Holy City
The Cradle of Christianity
The City of Saints
Answer
Antioch was called "The Cradle of Christianity" because of its pivotal role in the emergence of early Christianity. The city was part of the pentarchy and was where the name "Christian" first emerged, according to the Christian New Testament.
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