"Another issue forced the church to decide how it was to live in its world. After the resurrection and Pentecost, Christians, who experienced their faith directly, expected Christ to return at any moment. Tremendous excitement filled the small group of believers and the Spirit roamed free. Converts s"
"Paul not only founded many churches as a missionary but also served as a "pastor advisor" to a number of first-century congregations. He often wrote these communications to provide encouragement, give guidance on questions of how believers should behave and offer opinions on theological disputes. He"
目录
1. Introduction.
Part I: EARLY CHRISTIANITY.
2. Beginnings (6 B.C.E.-100 C.E.).
3. The Faith of the Fathers: Persecution to Establishment (100-500 C.E.).
4. The Faith of the Fathers: Controversies and Councils (100?500 C.E.).