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