Christianity
Monasticism and the Early Church: Devotion, Expansion, and Daily Life
The fourth and early fifth centuries were a period of profound change and creative energy for the Christian church.
The Fourth-Century Church: Doctrine, Organization, and the Patristic Legacy
The fourth century stands as a transformative period in the history of the Christian church.
Diocletian and Constantine: On the Threshold of the Fourth Century
The transformation that took place on the threshold of the fourth century was nothing short of revolutionary.
Church Life in the Second and Third Centuries
Church life in the second and third centuries was a period of dynamic growth, rigorous discipline, and profound spiritual hope.
The Fathers of the Old Catholic Churchand Their Problems
The age of the Fathers was over—but their words still echo.
How Early Christianity Established Its Authority
For modern believers, the legacy of this period offers both inspiration and a reminder of the importance of fidelity to the gospel.
Heresies: Marcion, Gnosticism, Montanism, and Encratism Explained
The second century was a time of both vibrant diversity and intense conflict within the Christian community.
Persecution, Apologetics, and Martyrdom in Early Christianity
Rather than frighten believers into apostasy, martyrdom often had the opposite effect.
The Subapostolic Age: Navigating Christianity’s “Tunnel Period”
The Subapostolic Age was a formative period in the history of Christianity—a time marked by transition, conflict, and creative theological exploration.