Judaism originated in the Middle East, but Jewish communities have existed at one time or another in almost all parts of the world, a result of both voluntary migrations and forced exile or expulsions. ... Struggle The Catholic Church experienced a split between the eastern and western parts of Europe. ... During the 600s and 700s eastern centers were captured by the dynamic new faith of Islam, with only Constantinople remaining unconquered. ... Medieval Christianity in the West, unlike its eastern counterpart, developed into a single entity. ...

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