Relating to first several centuries of the Christian church; usually considered to end in the 4th century
The early church spans from New Testament times to the first Ecumenical Councils in the 4th Century AD. Use this tag for questions about it.
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For how long did the early Christians share all their possessions?
According to Acts 4:32-37, the early Christians pooled all their possessions and had no private ownership. Is there any record of how long this lasted, and why it ended?
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Were the early Christians an apocalyptic sect?
I saw a documentary with David Suchet about Paul the apostle. Suchet stated that Paul was convinced the world was about to end. Is this an accurate representation of the early church?
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What is a Council?
In this other question a Council was mentioned - Are Orthodox Christians all the same faith?
What is a council? Was it something in the early church? What was its purpose and function?
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Is Christianity evolved from shamanism?
Latest researches show with an abundance of evidence, that modern religion (including Christianity) are evolved from primordial believes system as a reflection of its social and political structure. Following this concept, one could draw an…
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