What do we know about the life of the early Christians in the first few generations after the death of Jesus? While there’s a lot of debate about such topics as leadership roles and gender equality, Acts is pretty explicit about...
Glad You Asked: Was the early church communist?
On this episode of the podcast, Angela Zautcke talks about the communal life and values of the early church.
April 2024
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