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. … Read More “Episode 52 – The Church in the First Half of the Third Century” »
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Church Fathers
Cyprian was a bishop of Carthage in the third century and was a prolific writer. One of his treatises was on the Lord’s Prayer. In this passage from that treatise, we get a sense of how some early Christians understood both prayer and community. For we say not “My Father, which art in heaven,” nor … Read More “Cyprian on the Lord’s Prayer” »