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The Pope During the First Council of Nicaea

Posted on December 14, 2023February 13, 2025 By Stephen Bedard 2 Comments on The Pope During the First Council of Nicaea
The Pope During the First Council of Nicaea
Church Fathers

One of the most important events in the early church was the First Council of Nicaea. We might think that with such an important council that the Pope would be giving leadership to it. But in fact, the Pope did not attend the council. What we need to remember is that the bishop of Rome … Read More “The Pope During the First Council of Nicaea” »

Was Peter the First Pope?

Posted on September 7, 2018April 2, 2020 By Stephen Bedard 1 Comment on Was Peter the First Pope?
Was Peter the First Pope?
Church Fathers

My intention is not to make a theological critique of Peter as pope but rather a historical one. Having said that, I am a protestant Christian and so I do have some theological opinions on the matter. I am just putting my bias on the table. Roman Catholics and protestants debate the meaning of Matthew … Read More “Was Peter the First Pope?” »

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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