Class 3: Persecution and the Legacy of Constantine
Speaker: Dave Burke
Part of The Early Church (2017) · 43:29
The class discusses the early Christian church's social dynamics and persecution, focusing on the Corinthian church's misuse of the Lord's Supper and the impact of Emperor Constantine on Christianity. It also explores the changing perceptions of Jesus in art and the growth of Christianity through social networks and care for the sick and poor.
Passages: 1 Corinthians 11, Acts 11:26, Revelation 1:8