(133) S1E29 Why is the Early Church so Important?

If we recognize the progression of society over time, why is looking back to the early church so important for Christians, and why is it such an emphasis of the nonviolent community?


  • Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs: https://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Christian-Beliefs-editor-Bercot-ebook/dp/B00MBGNG66/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=david+bercot&qid=1603157784&sr=8-1
  • The Spontaneous Expansion of the Church: https://www.amazon.com/Spontaneous-Expansion-Church-Causes-Hinder-ebook/dp/B006Q21PHS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+spontaneous+expansion+of+the+church&qid=1603157873&sr=8-1
  • My Compilation of Early Church Quotes: https://www.dckreider.com/blog-theological-musings/arguments-for-christian-pacifism-4-teaching-of-the-early-church
  • The Early Church on Killing: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Church-Killing-Comprehensive-Sourcebook-ebook/dp/B008846P1I/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+early+church+on+killing&qid=1603158202&sr=8-1
  • 40 Quotes from the early church on violence and enemy love: https://jasongporterfield.com/40-quotes-from-the-early-church-on-violence-and-enemy-love/
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