The History of the Early Church 15- New Prophecy
Sep 10, 2014
The podcast delves into the chaotic aftermath of Antonine Rome, marked by wars, plagues, and escalating persecution of Christians. It unveils the rise of Montanism, a movement fueled by the fervent prophecies of Montanus that stirred up passionate debates within the church. Key figures like Severianus and Hegesippus emerge to combat rampant heresies, while the sentiments of martyrdom echo through early Christian communities, highlighting a turbulent but transformative period in religious history.
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Peregrinus Proetus's Troubled Path
- Peregrinus Proetus's spiritual journey shows early Christian rigorism's risks.
- He moved from a Judaizing sect to pagan cynicism, ended by self-immolation in Athens.
Bishops Secure Orthodoxy
- Hegesippus used successive bishops to argue for Roman Church orthodoxy.
- Apostolic succession became a key argument against heresies spreading in the 2nd century.
Dionysius Supports Moderate Penance
- Bishop Dionysius championed moderate penance accessible to all sinners.
- He opposed rigid disciplinary extremes, advocating spiritual growth through advanced teaching.