church-history
Historical studies on the development of Christian doctrine, early church writings, councils, and controversies.
Eusebius: Jesus as Eternal Wisdom & Angel Paid Members Public
Eusebius of Caesarea was a noted historian who wrote a comprehensive history of Christianity, beginning with the eternal generation of the Word and his subsequent human incarnation from the blessed Virgin, and culminating with events taking place at his time (circa 324 AD). Eusebius states that Christ is the eternally
TRINITY IN IRENAEUS & TERTULLIAN Paid Members Public
In this post I sum up some of the clearest testimonies to the Trinitarian beliefs of Irenaeus and Tertullian. All emphasis will be mine. IRENAEUS 9… But there is one only God, the Creator— He who is above every Principality, and Power, and Dominion, and Virtue: He is Father, He
TRENT ON GENESIS AS HISTORY Paid Members Public
The following excerpt is taken from The Catechism of the Council of Trent, pp. 41-43. It shows that the official Catholic position on the Genesis account of creation is that it is actual sacred history, and not mythology. All emphasis will be mine. Not Three Almighties But One Almighty When,
IRENAEUS ON MARK 16:9-20 Paid Members Public
This post is taken from James Snapp’s blog: The Text of the Gospels: Craig Evans and the Ending of Mark. Craig Evans and the Ending of Mark A prominent evangelical commentator has spread misinformation about an important text-critical question. I wrote this post as a means of doing something
AUGUSTINE: FATHER GREATER THAN CHRIST Paid Members Public
The following extracts are taken from St. Augustine’s Tractates on the Gospel of John. All emphasis is mine. On John 5:18-19 16. Further, what said the evangelist as he went on? Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but
Chieti Document Against Eastern Orthodox or Reformed Protestant Anti-Papal Claims Paid Members Public
By James Divine. September 4th, 2024 (https://substack.com/inbox/post/148703931?r=4ca6ix&triedRedirect=true). Foreword During the time I wrote this article, a gentleman, a scholar, an author and wordsmith; Dr. James Likoudis passed away. Perhaps asleep is he to us, but in soul; with Our Lord.
PALAMAS, LUMEN GENTIUM & MUSLIMS Paid Members Public
The quotes are courtesy of Divine Mercy Apologetics. They prove that St. Gregory Palamas’ position on Muslims is in perfect agreement woth the Catholic Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church #841: “The Church’s relationship with the Muslims. “The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in
St. Cyril on the Eucharist & Intercession Paid Members Public
I quote from St. Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechetical Lectures to show the beliefs and practices of Churches at that time in respect to the liturgy, the holy Eucharist, intercessory prayers of angels and departed saints, prayers for the dead in Christ, etc. All emphasis will be mine. (On the