Trial of Stephen

The Trial of Stephen was a significant event in early Christian history, occurring around 34 AD. Stephen, one of the first deacons of the Christian community in Jerusalem, was accused of blasphemy against Moses and God. He was brought before Jewish religious leaders, who sentenced him to death. Stephen was stoned outside the city, and his death marked one of the first major persecutions of Christians, highlighting the tensions between early followers of Jesus and the Jewish authorities. His trial and martyrdom played a key role in shaping future Christian community development.