Early Christianity developed several centers of gravity. The first was Rome, home of Catholic Christianity (and from it, Protestantism). Another came to be Constantinople, the source of the Eastern or Orthodox branches of the church. Constantinople was born in 324 … Continue reading The New Rome
In 1305 Philip the Fair of France, eyeing their wealth, used a disgruntled knight to bring charges against the order. Continue reading Knights of the Temple
Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf has been called the “rich young ruler who said YES.” Born into one of Europe’s leading families, he gave his life to Christ, established a Christian community at his Herrnhut estate, and oversaw the sending … Continue reading A Formidable Caravan
Julian of Norwich also known as Juliana of Norwich, was born in 1343. Details of her family, education, or life before becoming an anchoress are not known; It has been speculated that she was educated as a young girl by … Continue reading The Greatest English Anchoress
Many New Testament promises have corresponding verses in the Old Testament that reinforce their power. When Peter, for example, said, “God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him” (1 Peter 5:7), he was but restating David’s … Continue reading I Must Tell Jesus
In 1523 Giulio de’ Medici became Pope Clement VII. Martin Luther was causing problems at the time, but portents soon appeared of greater distresses to come. On April 8, 1527, as Clement blessed a crowd of 10,000, a fanatic in … Continue reading Sacked Again
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