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The Neglected History of Women in the Early Church | Christian History Institute
A number of prominent leaders, scholars, and benefactors of the early church were women and, despite neglect by many modern historians, the diligent researcher can still uncover a rich history. From Christian History magazine.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/chm/first-century/early-church-women/
The Urge for Poverty | Christian History Institute
Christian Asceticism from the Early Church Through the Reformation. From Christian History magazine.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/chm/fourth-century/poverty/
Worshiping Like Pagans? | Christian History Institute
How much did Christians borrow from Greek and Roman religions? From Christian History magazine.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/chm/first-century/early-worship/
Ordinary Saints at First Church | Christian History Institute
It wasn’t revivals or eloquent preachers that most influenced pagan society but everyday Christians doing everyday evangelism. From Christian History magazine.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/chm/first-century/ordinary-saints/
Pamphilius Translates the Bible in Prison
Account of early church martyr Pamphilius who translated the Bible while in prison. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.
http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/earlychurch/pamphilius.php
Perpetua Finds Prison a Step to Heaven
Account of early church martyr Perpetua who discovered prison was a step toward heaven. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.
http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/earlychurch/perpetua.php
Blandina Inspires Christians by her suffering
Account of early church heroine Blandina who inspired other Christians by her steadfastness under torture. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.
http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/earlychurch/blandina.php
Pothinus Expires Under the Rigors of Prison
Account of early church martyr Pothinus who expired from the rigors of his incarceration. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.
http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/earlychurch/pothinus.php
Christian Prisoners in the Early Church Era
Christians of the early church period who suffered imprisonment for their faith.
http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/earlychurch.php
Module 112: Patrick of Ireland's "Confessions" | Christian History Institute
Christian History Institute's study module to accompany St Patrick’s autobiographical Confession.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/eras/early-church/patrick/