The History of the Early Church

The disciples of the Apostles continue to lead the Church while struggling against heresy and persecution. The Church is also brought to the direct attention of the Roman Emperors Trajan and Hadrian by provincial governors in Asia Minor. Finally, Christian apologists have begun writing in defense of their faith.

We finally wind down the first century with the last days of the Apostle John. The next generation of Christians must take up the challenge of confronting heresy, schism, and persecution after the Apostles are all gone.

We finally wind down the first century with the last days of the Apostle John. The next generation of Christians must take up the challenge of confronting heresy, schism, and persecution after the Apostles are all gone.

After Rome is devastated by a great fire, Emperor Nero decides to use the Church as a scapegoat. Meanwhile, the Judeans finally revolt against their imperial masters. Both the persecution and the Jewish war will have a profound impact on the Church and her future.

After Rome is devastated by a great fire, Emperor Nero decides to use the Church as a scapegoat. Meanwhile, the Judeans finally revolt against their imperial masters. Both the persecution and the Jewish war will have a profound impact on the Church and her future.

We know about Paul, but what about the other Apostles? Peter's in Rome, James is in Jerusalem, Thomas and Thaddaeus are off to the east, and Andrew is... where exactly?

We know about Paul, but what about the other Apostles? Peter's in Rome, James is in Jerusalem, Thomas and Thaddaeus are off to the east, and Andrew is... where exactly?

Paul was off again on his third missionary journey. After he returned to Jerusalem, events would be set in motion that would eventually culminate in him coming to Rome itself.

Paul was off again on his third missionary journey. After he returned to Jerusalem, events would be set in motion that would eventually culminate in him coming to Rome itself.

Paul is off on his first missionary journey, only to return and find false brethren preaching a different Gospel...

Paul is off on his first missionary journey, only to return and find false brethren preaching a different Gospel...

The newly converted Apostle Paul is received by Peter and James in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the Church is spreading all over the Levant to Jews and even Gentiles...

The newly converted Apostle Paul is received by Peter and James in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the Church is spreading all over the Levant to Jews and even Gentiles...

The Church is born and begins evangelizing the people of Israel despite persecution. In the midst of the this the Church gains an Apostle in the most unlikely of persons...

The Church is born and begins evangelizing the people of Israel despite persecution. In the midst of the this the Church gains an Apostle in the most unlikely of persons...