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All tagged Early Church
"Countdown: A Time of Testing" is the first in a series titled "Century in Crisis." It addresses the challenges faced by the Early Church in and around AD 284, during the time of Diocletian. The book contains much history, some of which are familiar and some of which are less well known.
Irenaeus was an early church father who focused particularly on clarifying the beliefs of the church in order to counteract the influence of the Gnostics. Little is known of his background besides the fact that he studied under Polycarp and wrote theologically.
"Living Tabernacle" follows the early church around the end of Paul's life. The cultural and historical background is fascinating as Sharon struggles to decide if she believes the Jewish way or the Christian way.
Laurentia is visiting Smyrna with her family. They are visiting their aunts and uncles and grandfather, Polycarp. Their family is all believers of the Way. They are living in a very dangerous time.
