Explore the story of a key figure in the early church who faced a dramatic end for his unwavering belief.
EARLY CHRISTIANITY: Polycarp of Smyrna – Martyred for His Faith
First Epistle of Clement: The Letter of the Romans to the Corinthians
Explore the historical significance and teachings of an early Christian letter. Discover how it shaped church practices.
Papyrus 47 (P47) Is An Early Copy of the Greek New Testament, Dating to 200-250 C.E.
Explore the significance of one of the oldest manuscripts of the Book of Revelation, dated to the early Christian era.
Who Were the Goths and Why Is the Gothic Version of Interest to Textual Scholars and Bible Translators?
Delve into the intriguing history of the Goths and their unique Bible version. Learn why this ancient translation captivates scholars and translators today.
Who Were Christianity’s First-to-Third-Century Non-Christian Witnesses for the Historicity of Jesus Christ?
Josephus, Tacitus, Pliny, and other ancient observers provide concrete evidence concerning Jesus and the public rise of Christianity.
The Synoptic Gospels In Early Christianity: Why Is the Preferred Choice the Testimony to the Priority of the Gospel of Matthew?
Early testimony favors Matthew’s priority, Mark’s Petrine accuracy, and Luke’s orderly investigation without requiring Q or Markan priority.
How Did the Spread of Early Christianity and the Persecution of the Early Church Impact the Text of the New Testament?
Within just a few short decades after the death of the apostle John, divisions were already evident among the early Christians. About 187 AD Irenaeus listed twenty varieties of Christianity; about 384 AD Epiphanius counted eighty.
The Reading Culture of Early Christianity
Many modern-day historians and textual scholars claim that the early Christians did not view the New Testament books as inspired. Was the canonicity, authenticity, and integrity of the 27 New Testament Bible Books built into Christianity right from the very start? What is the truth?
What Do We Know About Paul’s Professional Scribe, Tertius?
Tertius was Paul’s Christian scribe for Romans, serving the inspired apostle by accurately writing the letter under his authority.
PAPYRUS 137 (P137): Recently Published Earliest Manuscript Fragment of Mark
Papyrus 137 (P.Oxy. 5345) contains a fragment of the Gospel of Mark, dating back to 100-150 C.E. This manuscript, aligned with the Alexandrian text type, offers insights into early Christian manuscript production. It exhibits a high level of professionalism and dedication, shedding light on early Christian scribal practices and commitment to preserving the Gospel narrative.
