Before Jesus’s birth, Judea had been reshaped in the first century BCE. Rome replaced Greece as the dominant power, Herod the Great reigned with violence, and Bethlehem was a place of trauma and expectation. Explore the world Jesus was born into: earlychristiantexts.com/christianity...

What made Jesus’s healings so different? Discover the power, mystery, and meaning behind ancient healing — and why it still matters today. Jesus the Healer — new Bible and Beyond mini course Sun, Oct 19, 7:30pm Eastern (4:30 Pacific) #BibleHistory earlychristiantexts.net/jesus-the-he...

1700 years later, the Council of Nicaea still sparks debate. In this podcast, Rev. Benjamin Wyatt unpacks Constantine’s role, Arius’s controversy, and why defining Christ’s divinity mattered so deeply. Listen here: earlychristiantexts.com/council-of-n...

1700 years later, the Council of Nicaea still sparks debate. In this podcast, Rev. Benjamin Wyatt unpacks Constantine’s role, Arius’s controversy, and why defining Christ’s divinity mattered so deeply. Listen here: earlychristiantexts.com/council-of-n...

Tomorrow night! Don’t miss talking with Dr. Robert Miller at #BibleAndBeyond Discussion on “Did Jesus Fulfill Prophecy?” Sept 22, 8pm Eastern / 5pmPacific. Free. Get info here: earlychristiantexts.com/discussions/...

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Monday evening, Sept 22, 8pm Eastern! What do Jewish scriptures really prophesy and say about Jesus? Come speak with guest scholar, Robert Miller, earlychristiantexts.com/discussions/...

Does Jesus truly fulfill Jewish prophecy? We’ll explore this with scholar Robert J. Miller in a live #BibleAndBeyond Zoom Discussion on Sept. 22, at 8pm Eastern. Join us as we explore the complexities behind one of Christianity’s central claims. earlychristiantexts.com/discussions/...

Before Jesus, there was a century of upheaval, hope, and martyrdom. The 2nd century BCE reshaped Jewish faith and prepared the ground for Christianity. Learn more by reading the new #BibleAndBeyond blog post. #ChristianHistory earlychristiantexts.com/christianity...

Did #Paul actually write ANY letters in the #NewTestament? Dr. Nina Livesey’s new research points to a surprising answer. Listen to this month’s #BibleAndBeyond podcast. #ChristianHistory earlychristiantexts.com/possible-pau...

The third century BCE isn’t so silent or boring, but alive with voices imagining a cosmos filled with angels and demons. This third post in the #BibleAndBeyond’s Christian History by the Century series explains its importance for future Christian beliefs. earlychristiantexts.com/christianity...

Come join the free live #BibleAndBeyond Discussion with @Andersonsview (Paul N. Anderson). Topic: “Why Is John So Different from the Other Gospels, and Why Is It So Important?” Monday, Aug 25, 8pm Eastern (5pm Pacific). earlychristiantexts.com/discussions/

#Plato and #Aristotle laid the intellectual groundwork for Christian thought. Through Alexander the Great’s conquests, 4th century Greek philosophy set the stage for Christianity’s deepest ideas about the soul, virtue, and truth. #BibleAndBeyond blog earlychristiantexts.com/christianity...

When #Thecla heard Paul preach, her life changed forever. She left her fiancé, defied death, and claimed her own authority. Hear how Thecla’s commitment to the new teachings embraced and challenged the early Christian leaders. #BibleAndBeyond earlychristiantexts.com/theclas-chal...

Biblical stories of enslaved people appear to treat them as mere props for the ‘real’ story, causing modern readers to miss the forces at work. Listen to the #BibleAndBeyond podcast interview with @clcobb629 discussing forced prostitution as one example. earlychristiantexts.com/enslaved-bib...

Our new #BibleAndBeyond blog post begins the series on the history of key events and characters that shaped #Christianity and its many forms, century by century. Learn about the influence of #Socrates and #Plato in the fifth century BCE. earlychristiantexts.com/christianity...

The conversation between Matthew Goff and Dylan Burns about the Dead Sea Scroll and the Nag Hammadi Library continues in our June podcast. Listen to part 2 of their conversation with Shirley Paulson. earlychristiantexts.com/more-connect...

Another great Bible and Beyond Discussion to stretch your mind! #EarlyChristians #BibleAndBeyond earlychristiantexts.com/christian-je...

The #DeadSeaScrolls and #NagHammadi Library are traditionally studied separately. But Matthew Goff (DSS scholar) and Dylan Burns (NH scholar) discuss why studying them together enriches our understanding of both. Part 1 of 2. #BibleAndBeyond podcast. earlychristiantexts.com/dead-sea-scr...

Shirley Paulson explains that gnosticism became a threat to the orthodox Christian church because it was likeable! Learn about what ended up being labeled as ‘gnosticism' and why it was appealing to many. #BibleAndBeyond blog post. earlychristiantexts.com/likeable-gno...

The archive of the April #BibleAndBeyond Discussion is now available. Shirley Paulson and Paul Dilley discuss #AdamAndEve, but from the eyes of the #Manichaeans. Watch the video or read the full transcript of "The Manichaean Story of Adam and Eve." earlychristiantexts.com/manichaean-a...

Watch our latest #BibleAndBeyond Discussion recording! It's an interview with Dr. Ally Kateusz about "The Easter Women." See some art, learn some info about women in the early church. Full transcript available. earlychristiantexts.com/the-easter-w...

The Gospel of Philip of the #NagHammadi collection puzzles many readers. Despite its apparent disorganization, it offers deep insights on traditional Christian theology and practices. Dr. K. Fowler shares why she loves it on the #BibleAndBeyond podcast. earlychristiantexts.com/gospel-of-ph...

The gospel accounts of #MaryMagdalene at the #EmptyTomb of Jesus differ in details, but Mary’s presence is the constant. The important thing is not how the accounts differ but what they have in common. New #BibleAndBeyond blog post. earlychristiantexts.com/contradictor...

What is the Nag Hammadi Library, and why is it so important for modern spiritual seekers? We’ll explain the many ways these texts will broaden your biblical and spiritual understanding. #BibleAndBeyond earlychristiantexts.com/the-nag-hamm...

Dr. Meredith J. C. Warren specializes in ancient Jewish religious practices. In this interview she discusses the religious practices of Jesus, his family, and followers. Learn more by listening to this #BibleAndBeyond podcast. earlychristiantexts.com/jesus-practi...