• The Early Years: AD 100–600 • AD 300–400 • AD 400–500 • AD 500–600 • The Middle Ages: AD 500–1517 • Early Middle Ages: AD 500–1054 • AD 600–700 • AD 700–1054 • Late Middle Ages: Dawn of the Reformation: AD 1300–1517 How did the Church start dividing into many denominations? Listen to this message to learn that there were a number of issues that had to be resolved by the church leaders following the apostles' deaths. Hear fascinating anecdotes that have come down through history describing events in these years which included councils, church splits, and the gradual rise of church officers called bishops who became more powerful than emperors in Rome. Learn about the first emperor who embraced Christianity and ended the persecution of Christians. See how all of this was guided by the Holy Spirit.