Today, we examine the reign of Constantine, Theodosius I, and the other Roman Emperors until the fall of Rome. We also follow the progress of the Byzantine Empire through Zeno, Justinian, and Heraclius, among others. Through all of this, we continue our look at the development of the Catholic Church. We briefly look at the Huns and Arabs, as they relate to the history of Rome and Constantinople. Finally, we return to Rome to view the clash over iconoclasm in which the pope challenges the emperor.

In today's episode, we examine pre-ecumenical councils and synods, look at the changes in doctrine and practice within Early Christianity, then discuss the histories of Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Rome, and Byzantium: the five original patriarchates. We end with a general survey of Christianity within and outside of the Roman Empire, including the Church of the East.

An episode in honor of July 24th, known as Pioneer Day in Utah, when Brigham Young first entered the Salt Lake Valley and declared that "this is the right place" for the Mormons to finally settle.

Part one of a two part look at the Ante-Nicene Era. We examine the first five popes and some key Christian writers and theologians.

Today, we take a dive into the messiah complex, and two figures in Mormon history who probably had it: Arnold Potter, or the Potter Christ, and William W. Davies, whose son he proclaimed to be the Walla Walla Jesus. 

For more information on Potter's Revelations:

https://archive.org/stream/revelationsofpot00pott#page/10/mode/2up

We finish our discussion of the Age of the Apostles. Their ministries and deaths are described. 

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An extensive look at the Lost Tribes, the history of the Jewish Diaspora and the formatoin of the State of Israel, the spiritual and literal gathering of Israel, and its importance to the Latter-day Saints. Forgive me for the frequent long quotes.

Paul is questioned before Felix, Festus, and Agrippa. He is sent to Rome in a perilous journey that results in the growth of the church. Paul spreads the gospel in Rome, Ephesus, Macedonia, and possibly even Spain. He is executed at Rome with Peter.

This is part one of a two part look at the Lost Tribes of Israel. This episode focuses on the scattering of Israel, and theories on where they might be now.

Paul's second and third missionary journeys take him all over Asia Minor, Macedonia, Greece, and back to Jerusalem, where he is taken prisoner by the Romans.