Theological wrangles were a big issue in the late Roman Empire.  The orthodox form of Christianity did not immediately win everybody over, and for some time it was in danger of being replaced by what are now considered to be heretical views.  This episode is a quick field guide to some of the alternative forms that Christianity might have taken.

Theological wrangles were a big issue in the late Roman Empire. The orthodox form of Christianity did not immediately win everybody over, and for some time it was in danger of being replaced by what are now considered to be heretical views. This episode is a quick field guide to some of the alternative forms that Christianity might have taken.

Theological wrangles were a big issue in the late Roman Empire. &nbsp;The orthodox form of Christianity did not immediately win everybody over, and for some time it was in danger of being replaced by what are now considered to be heretical views. &nbsp;This episode is a quick field guide to some of the alternative forms that Christianity might have taken.

A Field Guide to Heresy - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 27 Part 2

I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them.  I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time.  I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them. I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time. I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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A Field Guide to Heresy - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 27 Part 2

A Field Guide to Heresy - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 27 Part 2