History of Religion

Laying the Foundations of Christendom 02.05.2021 13:50 ↓

The church from the middle of the fifth century to the end of the sixth. 

The Start of the Dark Ages 18.04.2021 12:00 ↓

The church after the Council of Chalcedon from the latter half of the fifth century into the early sixth century including the Second Council of Constantinople in 553.

Chalcedonian Era 10.04.2021 11:36 ↓

The Council of Chalcedon and the rise of Leo as the first pope amidst world events in the West.

Constantinople's Fallout 28.03.2021 12:02 ↓

The fallout between the Alexandrian school and the Antiochian school over the council of Constantinople and the result of the Council of Ephesus. 

St. Augustine 15.03.2021 21:38 ↓

An entire episode on St. Augustine. 

Fourth Century Wrap Up 05.03.2021 13:23 ↓

A look at major players and movements in the fourth century church along with wrapping up the century.

The end of Arianism, basically. 02.03.2021 13:10 ↓

The Cappadocian Fathers and the end of Arianism at the Council of Constantinople. 

The Church in the middle of the 4th century 23.02.2021 10:59 ↓

The church, main actors, and culture in the middle of the fourth century.

Constantine's Wake 16.02.2021 12:42 ↓

How Christianity changed and reacted to Constantine's life at the end of his life.

Constantine's Theology 05.02.2021 12:12 ↓

The Council of Nicaea and Constantine's influence on Christian Theology.

Christians in the Mix 21.01.2021 9:45 ↓

What Christians were doing while Constantine rose to power.

Constantine's Rise 12.01.2021 10:52 ↓

An introduction to the new state religion with the rise of Constantine.

Conspiracy and Wrap up of the Third Century 01.01.2021 12:25 ↓

A look at significant figures and events that were missed during the third century as we move into the fourth century. 

The Calm before the Storm 23.12.2020 13:00 ↓

A look at end of the century developments for Christianity in the third century. 

An Actual Church 14.12.2020 10:43 ↓

A look at the formation and church structure in the second half of the third century.

New Challenges 08.12.2020 12:24 ↓

A look at new challenges for the Christian movement in the first half of the third century.

The African Center 02.12.2020 11:53 ↓

A look at Carthage and the theologian Cyprian under new imperial persecutions. 

The Origen of the Storm 01.12.2020 11:54 ↓

North African Christianity and Thinkers at turn of the second and third centuries. 

The Average John 29.11.2020 14:12 ↓

A look at larger trends in Christianity and what the average Christian may have been like.

Three Towering Figures 26.11.2020 10:16 ↓

A look at Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and Irenaeus. 

My Apologies 25.11.2020 17:09 ↓

A look at the Apologists of the second century.

The New Generation: The Start of the Second Century 23.11.2020 9:38 ↓

The start of the second century provided new challenges for the church as it marched on after the death of the first generation of Christians. 

Conspiracy and the End of the First Century 22.11.2020 10:34 ↓

Some interesting Conspiracy theories about the early church and wrapping up the first century.

Christianity Comes out as... Christian. 06.11.2020 7:59 ↓

The last half of the first century of Christianity. 

Christianity's Independence 21.10.2020 9:03 ↓

The events that occurred after Paul's death that impacted the church, particularly the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.