
 Timothy Gordon Rules for Retrogrades Podcast Breakdown of the FIRST 7 Ecumenical Councils
 Dec 11, 2024 
 Dive into the fascinating world of the first seven ecumenical councils, pivotal in shaping Christian doctrine. Explore the cross as a symbol of conquest and its impact on European history. Uncover the transition from persecution to toleration with the Edict of Milan, which revolutionized religious freedom. Examine the theological debates around the nature of Christ and the emergence of heresies. Learn how historical figures and political dynamics influenced early church development and the relationship between Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 11min 
 Exploring the Historical Context of the First Seven Ecumenical Councils 
 10:48 • 3min 
 Transition from Persecution to Toleration: The Edict of Milan and Its Impact 
 13:23 • 11min 
 The Cross as a Symbol of Conquest in European History 
 24:38 • 3min 
 Theological Foundations of the Ecumenical Councils 
 27:10 • 41min 
 Historical Insights into Early Ecumenical Councils and Church Dynamics 
 01:08:23 • 6min 




