Who is responsible for the birth of Christianity? As with any major phenomenon, the answer is complex. Christianity developed ...

In wintry late February and early March as the winds blow, we happily observe the seasonal reminders of Saint Patrick’s Day, ...

She minted coins in Antioch and Alexandria ... of Rome and the Arab Border States In the early fourth century, the Roman Empire officially embraced Christianity. It now faced a new geopolitical ...

This feast celebrates Peter’s leadership and the unity of the Church under the Pope. The “chair” in this feast is not just a ...

Antioch - 3 rd largest city of Roman empire; early Christian center (Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3; 14:24-15:35; 18:22-23) CILICIA - region of very early Christian missionary activity (Gal 1:21 ...

The Parthian Battery or Baghdad Battery is one of the most fascinating inventions of the ancient world preceding the batteries we use today.

Christians believe Jesus Christ came to Earth with a divine message. After the Ascension, the followers of Jesus took the ...

the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Born in Antioch in 347, John was so known for eloquent preaching that he was given the name Chrysostom, which derives from a term meaning “golden-mouthed.” ...

I write a quarterly column for Preach magazine, in which I explore a significant word, phrase, or idea in the Bible, or a ...

Reactions to Empire: Sacred Texts in Their Socio-Political Contexts ... In New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity: Volume 15: Ancyra, Pessinous, Pisidian Antioch and Iconium, ed. James R.

This week marks the anniversary of when St. John Chrysostom, a prominent early church orator and leader, became bishop for the city of Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Born in ...