Hellenistic Judaism
Antioch was called "the cradle of Christianity" as a result of its longevity and the pivotal role that it played in the emergence of both Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity.[2] The Christian New Testament asserts that the name "Christian" first emerged in Antioch.[3] It was one of the four cities of Seleucis of Syria, and its residents were known as Antiochenes.
First Crusade
The Siege of Antioch took place during the First Crusade in 1097 and 1098, on the crusade's way to Jerusalem through Syria. Two sieges took place in succession; the first siege, by the crusaders against the city held by the Seljuk Empire, lasted from 21 October 1097 to 2 June 1098. The second siege, of the crusader-held city by a Seljuk relieving army, lasted three weeks in June 1098. On that day was the Battle of Antioch, in which the crusaders defeated the relieving army led by Kerbogha.