Category: institutionalization
Creeds and Canon Emerge
In the 2nd and 3rd century, it became necessary for Christians to compile a set of texts that could stand up against the abundance of texts that were circulating around at that time and could be considered legitimate texts. Because of this, we see Christians begin to create creeds and rules of the faith along… Continue reading Creeds and Canon Emerge
Freeloaders in First Century Corinth
In our text Clement, the fourth bishop of Rome, writes to the Christians of Corinth about the division in the church. The elders of the church were ousted from their positions and replaced, and Clement is demanding that they be reinstated (Ehrman 104). He uses the lineage of Apostles from Jesus from God to establish… Continue reading Freeloaders in First Century Corinth
The Importance of Universalism Across Early Proto-Orthodox Belief
Establishing a collection of authoritative texts became a top priority for second and third century Christians. Proto-Orthodox Christian leaders sought “to state in brief form the consensus of what they regarded as essentials of the teachings of the apostles.” (Lynch 70). One method in which universal doctrine was compiled were in what was known as… Continue reading The Importance of Universalism Across Early Proto-Orthodox Belief