The History of the Church by Century
NOTE: see the article ‘The History of the World by Century’ for a similar article on world history. In order to understand history, it is necessary to develop a framework or ‘pegboard’ on which to attach people, places, and events….
The Roman Empire: A Summary of Its History
The Roman Empire had a profound effect on both Biblical history and world history. This short sketch provides the main contours.
Timothy Talks: Tragedy and Triumph (Part Two)
As we survey the church in the first centuries, the triumph of early Christianity stands out. Today we talk about the triumphs of the first centuries – hope in the midst of a godless world.
Timothy Talks: Tragedy and Triumph (Part One)
The early church was faithful to Jesus, but the church was not without tragedy and triumph. Today we talk about the tragedies of the early church – the subtle shifts that would shape the course of Christianity for generations.
The First Jewish-Roman War
Rome and Jerusalem are not particularly deep friends. Three times they revealed their hostility to the world – in the First Jewish-Roman War, the Kitos War, and the Bar-Kochba Revolt. Both nations emerged triumphant. Rome triumphed in power, defeating the…
15 Christian Biographies
Biographies, as I mentioned earlier this week, act as formative blueprints for life. They provide a structure and example of what Christian life can look like, when we see the lives of others. When I recommended reading biographies, I provided…
Video: The Act of Toleration of 1689
May 24, 1689 is an important date in the history of religious freedom. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Toleration Act of 1689, which provided legal religious freedoms to many in Great Britain. I’ve begun to mark…
