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The First Four Centuries of the Christian Era (Series)
Mark Etling, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology in the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University

How did an obscure anti-Roman, Jewish reform movement in Israel evolve into the state religion of the Roman Empire – in less than 400 years? The historical, religious, and cultural evolution of Christianity is a fascinating tale of larger-than-life personalities, cultural assimilation, and theological conflict. In this four-part series we will examine the important persons, events, and ideas that were foundational for the shaping of Christianity as we know it today. Join us for all four sessions!

“Christianities” in the Second Century – Second of Four Sessions

The fledgling Christian movement was anything but unified in the second century. It had spread from Israel into much of the Roman Empire, which meant that it was exposed to many different cultures and religions. There was no Bible, no creed, no common language, no center of authority. There were occasional surges of persecution by the Romans. Explore several of the “Christianities” of the second century as the movement struggled to forge its identity.

The historical, religious, and cultural evolution of Christianity is a fascinating tale of larger-than-life personalities, cultural assimilation, and theological conflict. In this four-part series we will examine the important persons, events, and ideas that were foundational for the shaping of Christianity as we know it today. Join us for all four sessions!

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