Who Was Marcion? In this episode we discuss the work of Marcion of Pontus (fl. 140s AD). We note why Marcion of Pontus, a pivotal figure of second-century Christianity, played a key role in pushing Christian conversation around critical questions such as the canon of Scripture, Paul’s authority in the Church and the relationship
Read MoreWho Was Marcion? – Second-Century Christianity Series – CHS 137
Did Philo reject the Deuterocanonical books? In this episode, we discuss some of the historical, textual
Read MoreDid Philo of Alexandria Reject the Deuterocanonical Books? – CHS 51
What is the relationship between the canon of Scripture and the Unity of Christians? Among other things, we discuss Martin Luther’s early 1519 Leipzig debate with the Catholic theologian and scholar, Johannes Eck.
Read MoreThe Canon of Scripture and Christian Unity – CHS 41
In this episode, we answer a listener’s question who asks: Could one establish the canon by solely examining the testimonies of Jesus, the Apostles and the first-century Church?
Read MoreJesus, the Apostles, the First-Century Church and the Canon – CHS 37
What is the relationship between the canon of Scripture, the Church’s authority and what the ways Christians are able to know anything about Christian revelation?
Read MoreThe Canon of Scripture and How Christians Know Anything About Christianity – CHS 036
What are some examples of fraternal correction down through church history? In this episode, we will review a couple examples of fraternal correction at key points in the history of the Church.
Read MoreExamples of Fraternal Correction in Church History – CHS 035
How did the Catholic Church come to its canon of Old Testament books? In this episode we will explore the history of the Old Testament Canon and the Jewish witness to a diversity of scriptural books.
Read MoreThe OT Canon Pt 1 – Between Jewish Diversity and Gnostic Rejections – CHS 0021