Historia Ecclesiastica

In this podcast, we take a tour of the main events in the 1st century Church between the years of our Lord 51-98 and consider the historical context with which each of the New Testament books were written.

In this Questions in Church History episode, we take a look at Sacred Scripture and the Church Fathers to determine if the ancient Christian (Catholic and Orthodox) or Evangelical notion of the Apostolic ministry better aligns with the Holy Bible and historical record.

 As it became increasingly clear to the Apostles that the Gospel was meant for all nations, the mid 40s and 50s AD saw heroic missionary journeys to the ends of the earth. In this podcast, the Holy Scriptures, early Church documents, and local traditions are combined to consider where each of the Apostles likely went to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Seven arguments as to why the Bible translation born out of the heroic efforts of the 16th century English college at Douay and Rheims to preserve the Catholic Faith in England is the English translation most faithful to Christian tradition.

 After the Lord instructed Peter to baptize the household of Cornelius, a missionary impulse towards the gentiles began - inspiring the anger of pharisees both within and outside the Ecclesia Catholica. 

After the persecution of the Christians in Jerusalem following the martyrdom of Stephen, the first Christians spread throughout the villages and towns surrounding Jerusalem, bringing the saving Faith with them. During this time, the Deacon Philip evangelized the Samaritans, and various other local Churches began to form around the world.

Book I "The Reign of the Apostles," begins with a look at the origins of the Ecclesia Catholica, the Church of Jerusalem in the years immediately following the ascension of Christ into heaven.