A Podcast All About Christianity
The fourth century stands as one of the most decisive periods in the history of Christianity. In the space of one hundred years, the church moved from being a persecuted minority within the Roman Empire to becoming a legally recognized and eventually imperially supported institution. This transformation reshaped Christian theology, ecclesial structures, worship, and the … Read More “The Fourth Century: A Turning Point in Christian Church History” »
There have some pretty momentous centuries in the history of Christianity. The 16th century comes to mind with all of the incredible events of the Reformation. But what about the fourth century? There is so much that happened in the fourth century and it goes far beyond the Council of Nicaea (although that’s part of … Read More “Was the Fourth Century the Biggest Century for Christianity?” »
When I studied church history in seminary, the text that was assigned was The Story of Christianity: Volume 1 The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation by Justo L. González. I just recently reread this book as a part of my ongoing research. I am reminded of what a tremendous resource this is. González … Read More “The Story of Christianity: Volume 1 – Review” »
There are plenty of problems with the internet but it can still be a blessing. This is especially true for the consuming of informations. Courses are often recorded and posted online for people to listen to for free. I have compiled some courses on church history that you might find helpful. I will add more … Read More “Free Church History Courses” »
As I work on this podcast about Christian history, one could challenge me on how appropriate it is for me to do this. Not only am I a Christian, but I’m a pastor as well. Doesn’t that bias disqualify me? I have seen discussions questioning the ability of believers to do either biblical research or … Read More “Can Christians Do Critical Church History?” »
