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Episode 52 – The Church in the First Half of the Third Century

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By the third century, the church had been growing rapidly. They were facing threats both internal and external. In this episode, we look at some lesser and more known figures from the first half of the third century. We will also take a brief look at the Gospel of Peter and the Acts of Thomas.

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Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

The fourth century was a century of great change for the church. It was equally so for the Roman Empire. In fact, from this century onward it would be difficult to separate the history of Rome from the history of the church. In this episode, we look at the major events of the fourth century ... Read More "Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century" »

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