Early Growth and Challenges of Christianity (100 AD - 325 AD)

This chapter explores the rapid expansion of Christianity amidst persecution, the establishment of liturgical practices, theological developments regarding Christ's death and resurrection, the evolution of authority within the church, and the intersection of Greek philosophy with Christian teachings. It delves into figures like Saint Ignatius of Antioch and Justin Martyr, the emergence of Gnosticism, the combat against heresies like Docetism, the formation of the New Testament scriptures, and the emphasis on church authority and the Creed.