What Was the First Century Church Actually Like?: Dr. Nijay Gupta
Theology in the Raw
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Early Christians' Unique Practices
Early Christians are distinct in their practices as they do not partake in traditional pilgrimage to sacred temples like other cultures, do not have physical temples or make material sacrifices, lack professional priests as a title for members, and gather in homes rather than designated religious buildings. These practices led to early Christians being labeled 'superstitio', a dangerous religion separate from traditional 'religio'.
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