The axum empire was one of the first places to produce illuminated manuscripts. these books spread christianity throughout the empire because they: a. developed a formal artistic style that created a unified artistic community. b. allowed illiterate citizens to understand the key points of the stories. c. incorporated traditional axum ideals with the new christian beliefs. d. discouraged the oral tradition of telling stories and performing rituals.

B. allowed illiterate citizens to understand the key points of the stories.

Explanation:

This is the main advantage of producing illuminated manuscripts in order to spread Christianity. In ancient times, people were not generally able to read and write. This knowledge was limited to a few people who were wealthy or powerful enough to be educated. Therefore, in order to reach less educated people, illustrations were particularly useful, as they allowed people to understand the key points of the stories.

ah, shun the horrid gulf! by scylla fly.