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(repost from cf.net)
Lets say that Jesus's ministry took a very different turn: Instead of preaching for 3 years in Judea and then being executed, lets assume that he travels the Mediterranean, visiting major Jewish centers, such as Alexandria, Antioch, and Rome itself, similar to St. Paul. He eventually returns to Judea and is crucified, per the gospels, only several years later and with a more widespread following.

What impacts might this have on Christianity? Would having a more disconnected and larger group of followers make the early church even more diverse in the various theologies that developed in the first centuries of its existence? Or might a greater volume of Jesus's own teachings lead to a more unified doctrine?

Or, something else entirely?

EDIT: As a disclaimer, let us assume that the Gospels are accurate enough as an account of Jesus's activities and, if possible, avoid an actual religious debate. If possible.
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