For many folks with a little exposure to church history, this is actually old news. Discussions of how to interpret the early chapters of Genesis are as old as Christianity. But since Iâve been reading through the major theologians of… Read More ›
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What Lent is All About
Many Christians throughout the world who worship in historic branches of the Church participate in a special liturgical season during the forty days leading up to Easter. This forty-day period is known as the season of Lent. Since Easter is… Read More ›
Irenaeusâs Against Heresies, but Just the Best Parts!
Against Heresies is one of the most important extensive works of ancient Christian theology. But itâs also incredibly hard to read. Hereâs a handy guide to all the sections you should skip to.
Early Church Fathers Profile: Saint Irenaeus of Lyons
Probably my favorite theologian of the early church, Irenaeus was a thinker captivated by the pursuit of truth about God. Hereâs a quick rundown of his life and legacy, as well as the elements of his theology that most stand out to me.
Getting to Know the Earliest Church Fathers
The history of Christianity is long and complex, but as Iâve written previously, there are a ton of reasons why itâs worth getting to know a little more about. Learning how the earliest Christians understood and lived out their faith… Read More ›
Why You Should Study Church History (And Where to Start)
You know the old cliché: “Those who donât know their history are doomed to repeat it.” And yet, sadly, when the subject of church history is brought up among many churchgoers these days, thereâs not a lot of knowledge evident…. Read More ›
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