{"product_id":"redemption-the-church-in-ancient-times-9781527108004","title":"Redemption: The Church in Ancient Times","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 BC - 476 AD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first Christians stood firm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the Apostle Peter at Pentecost in Jerusalem to St. Patrick on the shores of Ireland in the year 432; the ancient Church has much to teach the Church of today. The story of the ancient Church of one of a people finding their way. But they weren't stepping out into the dark: God had shined the light of Christ, and so they followed his way. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Church produced many great writers, thinkers, bishops, and pastors to offer deep and practical guidance. Justin Martyr, Tertullian, Origen, Athanasius, Ambrose, John Chrysostom, Jerome, and Augustine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut persecution was fierce: many Christians were martyred. Bishops such as Ignatius, Polycarp, and Cyprian were among them. Their commitment to the cause of Christ is to be commended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday, we have the benefit of much more understanding, but we stand on the shoulders of those who braved persecution, death, debate, and mystery on behalf of generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eRisen Hope\u003c\/em\u003e series is a narrative-driven journey through the history of the Church. Introducing key people and events from the last two thousand years, readers will be captivated by the fascinating stories and engaging style. Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, the \u003cem\u003eHistory Lives\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003cem\u003eRisen Hope\u003c\/em\u003e series is a breath of fresh air on the church history scene. Book 1 of 5.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuke Herron Davis teaches ethics and church history at Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis. He has authored books in the Cameron Ballack Mysteries and the Merivalkan Chronicles, as well as 'Tough Issues, True Hope'. He has also penned lyrics to over seventy new hymns. An ordained priest in the Anglican Church in North America, Luke lives with his wife, Christi, and their family in St. Charles, Missouri.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CF4kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50915915694354,"sku":"9781527108004","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ee28b55e-bae1-46dd-8790-75f066a7b1e4.jpg?v=1738832205","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/redemption-the-church-in-ancient-times-9781527108004","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}