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The 'early church' is rather a grey area, but it usually refers to the time when the Christian Church first came into being after Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. After this event, the disciples and others who followed Jesus began to form small groups in each others' houses to remember Jesus in the 'Breaking of Bread'. When Paul was converted too after seeing a vision of Jesus, he helped found many churches across the Roman Empire from Turkey to Rome. In addition, other disciples travelled as far as Spain, northern Africa and even. some believe, India, to spread the message. This mushrooming of the Christian message over less than 100 years or so resulted in many churches ( a 'church' being a group of Christians and not 'a building') forming across the then-known world. These were referred to as the 'early Church'. However, the same name can also be given to the church right up to the Celtic Church around 400-500 years later.
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∙ 14y agoChurch would refer to a body of believers. It could also refer to the church building.
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Who was the greatest teacher of the early Church?
One of the greatest teachers of the early Church was Saint Augustine of Hippo. He wrote extensively on theology and philosophy, and his works have had a profound impact on Christian thought. Augustine's teachings on topics such as sin, grace, and the nature of God continue to influence Christian theology to this day.
How many times did the roman persecute the christians?
According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.According the early church literature, there were 10 persecutions of the Christians.
Where did the early church meet?
The early church met in temples.
Where did the early church start?
the church of england.
When was the early church?
The early church was prosecuted , shortly after the disciples started working after Christ was crucified.
How was evangelism in the early church?
The early church was all about evangelism - that was the result of Pentecost and Christ's instruction to his disciples.
Comparisons between the Early church and the Church of today?
The early churches were strong and more steadfast in their beliefs.
How did worships services change from the days of the early church?
how did worship services change from the days of the early church
What are the Jewish characteristics of the early apostolic church?
The early apostolic church was entirely Jewish in all its forms and manifestations.
When was the early church persecuted?
The answer really depends upon what you mean by "church". If by this you mean the belief organized around the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, then the answer would be his fellow Jews with the popular backing of the Roman Government. If you you mean the Catholic Church then the answer is pretty much everybody, but only because the date of the founding of the church as an organization is not clear. However if you take the teachings of the bible in it's most literal interpretation and organized belief of the One God as the meaning of "church" then Cain was the first to persecute the faithful of God for the manner in which his brother Able worshiped.
Who was the first bishop of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
Who was an early leader of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Is the roman catholic symbol the same as the Christianity symbol?
Seeing as there is no break in historical continuity between the early Church and the Catholic Church, the symbol that applied to the early Church by definition represents the Catholic Church.
