Class 2: Gentile Christianity
Speaker: Dave Burke
Part of The Early Church (2017) · 53:53
The class discusses the early Christian church's growth and challenges, focusing on persecution under Roman emperors and local governors, the emergence of Gnosticism, and key figures like Justin Martyr and Irenaeus. It also covers the role of bishops and the evolving structure of the church.
Passages: Acts 11:19-30, Acts 15:1-35, Pliny's letters to Trajan