Category Archives: Christianity
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
Church Life in the Second and Third Centuries
Church life in the second and third centuries was a period of dynamic growth, rigorous
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
Heresies: Marcion, Gnosticism, Montanism, and Encratism Explained
The second century was a time of both vibrant diversity and intense conflict within the
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
Jesus’ Ministry and the Genesis of the Early Church
The account of different regions and individuals highlights the variety of expressions in earliest Christianity.
Seeds of Faith: The World That Shaped Early Christianity
While Rome provided the political context and Greece the cultural and intellectual landscape, the Jewish
