How Wild Can it Get? The Diversity of Early Christianity
Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
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Diversity and Conflict in Early Christianity
This chapter examines the complex and diverse landscape of early Christianity, challenging the misconception of a monolithic faith before the Reformation. It explores the coexistence and theological disputes among early Christian groups such as Gnostics, Ebionites, Marcionites, and Proto-Orthodox, highlighting their varying beliefs and practices. The conversation stresses the importance of geographical context and critical evaluation of historical sources to understand the intricacies of early Christian communities and the roots of their exclusivity.
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