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The History Of The Church 

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In the days directly following the crucifixion of Jesus. his disciples were afraid. The Sanhedrin had condemned their Master to death, and the disciples believed that they would be the next targets of persecution. Since they no longer had Jesus to guide them, they feared for their safety and
were uncertain of the future, being for the first time without their leader.

At first the Resurrection appearances only increased doubt and fear among the disciples. Though their Master had returned to them. He remained among them for only a short time. After the Ascension into Heaven. the
Apostles. Mary. and other followers of Jesus were again suddenly alone.