Coming of Christianity

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How Christianity came to Wales in the third century.

Description of how Christianity came to Wales in the third century AD and replaced the mixture of Celtic and Roman gods worshipped at the time.
From: Bread of Heaven Druids and Saints
First broadcast : 16 November 2004

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Celts

Keywords : Celtic religion, History of Christianity, Caerleon, Roman religion, Celtic gods, Roman gods

Notes : Can use clip in the study of early Christianity, Celtic religions or history of Caerleon. Eg. What gods did the Celts worship before Christianity? What effect did the coming of Christianity have on Roman Wales? Explore later developments in Christianity in Wales.


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