The information we have about the role of women in ancient Christianity is limited. Among the male disciples, only two prominent figures stand out: Mary and Mary Magdalene. Overall, women’s participation in church leadership has been restricted, and the appointment…
Review: Christology in Early Christianity
As the Christian Community observes the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea (some more enthusiastically than others), it is helpful to engage with scholars who have a good handle on that period. That is especially true when it comes…
‘Ancient Christianities’: A Look At The Church’s Evolution Over Its First 500 Years
Christianity’s evolution, we are told in this densely packed, deeply analytical history of the faith’s early centuries, “involves a large cast of characters.” They included “not only theologians, bishops, and emperors, but also gods and demons, angels and magicians, astrologers…