What was the greatest threat to the development of Christianity in the first three centuries?

Description
In this assignment you will focus on the historical context of Early Christianity – 1500 words
The following questions should be addressed in essay format:
• What was the greatest threat to the development of Christianity in the first three centuries?
• How did Christians overcome this challenge?
You will need to analyse the context within which Christianity developed and assess the impact of this on the
development of the Church