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Similarities and Differences Between Christianity and Islam

Posted on May 18, 2020October 31, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Similarities and Differences Between Christianity and Islam
Similarities and Differences Between Christianity and Islam
Islam

Christianity and Islam are the two largest religions in the world today. There are aspects of these two religions that are similar and that are different. The purpose of this post is not to prove one better than the other. However, I am a Christian and so I do have a bias. Still, this is … Read More “Similarities and Differences Between Christianity and Islam” »

Was Christianity a Mystery Religion?

Posted on October 7, 2017August 6, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Was Christianity a Mystery Religion?
Was Christianity a Mystery Religion?
Greco-Roman Background

It is very common to find claims that Christianity was a mystery religion, similar to the worship of Dionysus, Isis, Orpheus, etc. I do not deny that there are some similarities. Christianity emerged and grew at a time when mystery religions were popular throughout the Roman Empire. Mystery religions were seen as more vibrant than … Read More “Was Christianity a Mystery Religion?” »

Five Historical Reasons Why Christianity Spread So Quickly

Posted on September 29, 2017August 15, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Five Historical Reasons Why Christianity Spread So Quickly
Five Historical Reasons Why Christianity Spread So Quickly
Greco-Roman Background

Christians can explain the rapid spread of Christianity with theological reasons. Related but distinct from that are the historical reasons why Christianity was able to be successful. I see five reasons that helped Christianity to ultimately take over the Roman Empire. Jewish Diaspora – During the Second Temple period, Jews were dispersed throughout the Mediterranean … Read More “Five Historical Reasons Why Christianity Spread So Quickly” »

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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