Early Christ

Jesus of Nazareth wrote nothing. No letter, no saying in his own hand, not a single line. The most consequential life in Western history left, from the man himself, not one word — and everything we think we know about him comes to us through others: through Paul, who barely mentions his life; through four anonymous Gospels written decades later, in a language he did not speak, that disagree on the most basic facts; through the heretics who were silenced and the councils that voted on his nature. This book is about that gap — and why two thousand years of searching have never closed it. ...

Every generation has an uncanny tendency to view themselves as more enlightened than those that have gone before. The Church certainly has made mistakes all through history - and yet, no insights which we possess would be possible without the efforts, and even some of the mistakes, of our ancestors. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages.

Jesus of Nazareth. Born in a manger. Worshipped as God. Crucified as a criminal. Resurrected in glory. But who was He—really? The question has divided empires, built creeds, and stirred the hearts of millions. And at the center of it all lies a mystery so bold, it redefines what it means to be human and divine at once. Hypostatic Union for Beginners: Exploring the Divine and Human Nature of Christ isn’t just another theology book. It’s a breakthrough guide to the most extraordinary truth in Christian history—explained without ivory-tower jargon or academic fog. Clear, compelling, ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the acclaimed author of No god but God comes “a lucid, intelligent page-turner” (Los Angeles Times) that challenges long-held assumptions about Jesus. “Riveting . . . [Reza] Aslan synthesizes Scripture and scholarship to create an original account...

Before Christianity had centuries of creeds, councils, cathedrals, and denominations, it faced one question that could not be avoided: Who is Jesus Christ? Was He a created being, exalted above all others but still less than God? Or was He truly divine—eternally begotten of the Father, “God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God”? Council of Nicaea for Beginners: Understanding the Creed That Shaped Christianity takes you inside one of the most important turning points in Christian history. Written in clear, accessible language, this book explains the people, politics, ...

History of Paul the Apostle The Man With Two Names A Cinematic Novel of Faith, Fire, and the Birth of the Church Before he was Paul, he was Saul — feared, brilliant, relentless. Before Christianity spread across the Roman Empire, it survived fire, betrayal, and quiet compromise. And before history remembered the apostle Paul as a towering figure of faith, two men carried the truth through shadows: the persecutor who became a witness, and the physician who refused to let memory be erased. History of Paul the Apostle: The Man With Two Names is a sweeping, edge-of-your-seat historical novel ...

"LaFond offers an investigation of the true story of Jesus Christ in this spiritual memoir... The author explains in this personal account how ancient sources, such as those of historian Flavius Josephus, shaped his views,... and he gives readers who are interested in questions of Christian theology plenty to consider." ~Kirkus Reviews "...thought-provoking memoir that intertwines personal spiritual experiences with historical analysis to explore the true story of Jesus Christ... Overall, the book provides an enlightening journey into the intersections of history, theology, and personal ...

The early Christians, teaches the Reverend Cynthia Bourgeault, were afire with the spirit of Jesus, inspired fully by his teaching of a total transformation of consciousness. How do we reclaim that fire today? On Encountering the Wisdom Jesus, this brilliant author and dynamic Episcopalian...

The Roman iron has fallen. The tomb is sealed. The world believes the King is dead. For the broken men and women hiding in the shadows of Jerusalem, the crucifixion was a catastrophic, paralyzing defeat. Hunted by the Temple guards and terrified of the Roman legions, the decentralized network of disciples is trapped behind locked doors, their faith completely shattered by the brutal realities of the Babylonian machine. But on the morning of the third day, the physics of the earth are violently rewritten. In "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ," David Michael Curtis strips away centuries of ...

Early Christianity: From Christ to Constantine traces the astonishing rise of the Christian faith from its roots in first-century Judea to its endurance under the Roman Empire’s fiercest persecutions. Anchored in Scripture and guided by a rigorous historical-grammatical method, this book unfolds the dramatic story of how the gospel was proclaimed, defended, preserved, and lived out by ordinary believers and courageous leaders across three centuries. Far from a dry chronicle, this narrative immerses readers in the world of Jesus and the apostles, follows the spread of the good news ...

"★★★★★ Must read! Striking dive-in into the depths of the New Testament..." —Reedsy Discovery "...intriguing, thought-provoking work on the historical and theological development of Christianity..." —BlueInk Review "★★★★⯪...a fascinating read for those interested in early Christian history." —IndieReader Reviews "This thoughtful, scholarly work takes Biblical criticism in a unique direction..." —The Book Review Directory "A well-written reinterpretation of early Christian history..." —Kirkus Reviews "★★★★ LaFond's enthusiasm is infectious. He lays out ...

Before there was Jesus, there was Yeshua—a name that meant salvation, but once signified liberation rather than obedience. In this sweeping historical and philosophical investigation, Dr. Erik Gray unveils the transformation that reshaped the spiritual world. Drawing from the Nag Hammadi Library, the writings of the earliest architects of Christian doctrine—Clement, Origen, Eusebius, and Augustine—and suppressed philosophical traditions from Alexandria to Constantinople, Dr. Gray traces how a doctrine of inner illumination was recast as an instrument of imperial faith. In the world ...

Who is Jesus Christ? For centuries, Christians have answered that question with words shaped by one of the most important councils in church history. In 451 AD, bishops gathered at Chalcedon to confront a debate that had divided the ancient church: Was Jesus fully divine? Fully human? One person? Two natures? And why did the answer matter so much? Council of Chalcedon for Beginners: Understanding the Ancient Debate Over Christ’s Divinity and Humanity takes readers inside the drama, conflict, and lasting significance of the council that helped define Christian belief for generations. This ...

Saint Matthew refutes Paul’s Christ includes the thesis that Matthew helped to identify the essence of Christianity by refuting Paul’s creation of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God and divine. The book has three parts: Part One: In Chapter 1, I discuss that Matthew’s Gospel is contrarian in correcting the traditional Christian expectations placed on it. In Chapters 2, 3 and 4, Matthew is shown to reject the virginity of Mary, the resurrection of Christ and the authenticity of the Lord’s Prayer. Part Two: I have identified two background texts behind the foregrounded Gospel. ...

Discover the Lost Mystical Heart of Christianity Many profound teachings of Jesus have been preserved in ancient texts that never made it into the Bible. Now these contemplative treasures are made accessible to everyday Christians seeking deeper spiritual connection. I was raised Catholic and never knew this side of Christianity existed. If you've ever felt there was something missing from traditional Christianity, a deeper dimension of direct spiritual experience, you're not alone. The early Christian communities preserved two voices of Jesus: the familiar outer teachings of love and ...

The Christ Beyond the Cross: Jesus of Nazareth, Lost Teachings, and the Awakening of the Divine Within For nearly two thousand years, Jesus Christ has inspired compassion, transformed civilizations, and shaped the moral imagination of billions. Yet many questions remain: Who was Jesus—truly? Was he the divine Son of God, a Jewish prophet, a revolutionary teacher, or an embodiment of divine potential within humanity? “The Christ Beyond the Cross” takes readers on a journey through history, theology, archaeology, and modern science to explore these questions. It examines Jesus' life ...

Some popes leave a mark. St. Pius X left a movement. At the dawn of the twentieth century, the Catholic Church stood at a crossroads—caught between modern pressures and timeless truth. Into that moment stepped a quiet, unlikely leader: a village priest turned pope who refused to let faith drift into confusion. He did not charm the world. He challenged it. And in doing so, he reshaped the Church from the inside out. What makes his story so compelling is not just what he did—but how deeply it still affects Catholic life today. Discover the remarkable rise of Giuseppe Sarto—from poverty ...

Long before modern prophecy systems, rapture theories, or theological shortcuts existed, the early Church read the Scriptures plainly. They believed the saints would face the Antichrist, endure persecution, remain faithful unto death, and be delivered at the appearing of Jesus Christ. This book documents that forgotten consensus.

Lost for nearly 1,700 years, newly restored and authenticated, the Gospel of Judas presents a very different view of the relationship between Jesus and Judas. Rather than paint Judas as a traitor, it portrays him as acting at Jesus' request.

Is the modern Communion service biblical? Rediscover the Lord's Supper through the lens of Scripture alone. The Lord’s Supper: Remembering Christ’s One Sacrifice offers a rigorous, Bible-centered examination of this foundational Christian practice, challenging centuries of tradition by returning exclusively to the King James Version. This comprehensive study, part of the Sentinel GPT Project, meticulously dissects the origins, purpose, and proper observance of the Lord's Supper, contrasting the simple, powerful memorial instituted by Christ with later institutional rituals. Built upon ...