Early Church (33-313)

The first three centuries of the Christian faith were a period of missionary zeal, deep thought, and tribulation. In The Early Church (AD 33-313): St. Peter, the Apostles, and Martyrs, Catholic historian and biblical expert James Papandrea dispels fourteen commonly accepted myths and misconceptions about the early years of Christianity. Tracking the challenges of heresy and persecution throughout the period, Papandrea shines a spotlight on the earliest saints and explores the growth and development of the new Church.