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James Walmsley
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George Hodges
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This classic text gives a broad overview of the early Christian church, how it was formed, and how it dealt with the Roman empire, which was at first hostile to Christianity, and then under Constantine the Great how it came to embrace the new faith.
The author, George Hodges, also examines the many heresies that beset the church from within, and the various figures that would defend the correct definition of the faith.
The book consists of the following chapters:
Chapter I: The Roman World
Chapter II: The Struggle for Life
Chapter III: The Defence of the Faith
Chapter IV: The Organization of Religion
Chapter V: The Arian Debate
Chapter VI: Monasticism in the East Basil: Gregory
Chapter VII: Ambrose
Chapter VIII: Chrysostom
Chapter IX: Monasticism in the West: Martin: Cassian: Jerome
Chapter X: Augustine
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Origen (c. 185-c. 253) was the most influential Christian theologian before Augustine, the founder of Biblical study as a serious discipline in the Christian tradition, and a figure with immense influence on the development of Christian spirituality. This volume presents a comprehensive and accessible insight into Origen's life and writings, written and compiled by Joseph W. Trigg, a leading Origen authority. An introduction analyzes the principal influences that formed him as a Christian and as a thinker.
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Thankful for this book
- By A from VA on 03-22-24
By: Joseph Trigg
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The Church History
- By: Eusebius, Paul L. Maier - translator, Paul L. Maier - commentary by
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
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Often called the "Father of Church History", Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Our principal resource for earliest Chrisitianity, The Church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs. This audiobook edition includes Paul L. Maier's clear and precise translation, historical commentary on each book in The Church History, and numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs.
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Superb footnotes add to brilliant history
- By Gary on 01-01-19
By: Eusebius, and others
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Religion of the Apostles: Orthodox Christianity in the First Century
- By: Stephen De Young
- Narrated by: Stephen De Young
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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Rev. Dr. Stephen De Young, creator of the popular The Whole Counsel of God blog and podcast, traces the lineage of Orthodox Christianity back to the faith and witness of the apostles, which was rooted in a first-century Jewish worldview. The Religion of the Apostles presents the Orthodox Christian Church of today as a continuation of the religious life of the apostles, which in turn was a continuation of the life of the people of God since the beginning of creation.
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The first Christians did not “invent” anything
- By Petar Jovanovic on 06-24-21
By: Stephen De Young
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Against All Heresies
- With Dialogue Against the Latins and Chapters on Prayer
- By: Saint Symeon of Thessalonica
- Narrated by: Fr. Josiah Trenham
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
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The preaching of the truth, brother, and the confession of Orthodoxy is more needful for us than everything else, and we must make this confession before all mankind. For this is the foundation of all who believe. On account of this confession Peter was called blessed and was appointed to bear the keys of the kingdom of God. Paul, too, bore the hope of receiving the crown of life, since he kept and preached the faith. Indeed, the whole choir of the saints who did likewise and finished the race well has been glorified. We must also build up our neighbor, as much as we are able.
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An amazing articulation of Orthodox Faith in contrast to a variety of heterodox teachings
- By Eric A Holloway on 04-12-25
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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People
- By: The Venerable Bede
- Narrated by: Peter Wickham
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People was written in Latin by the Venerable Bede (673-735), a Benedictine monk living in Northumbria, an important Christian centre in the eighth century. It is a remarkable document, tracing, in general, early Anglo-Saxon history, and in particular, as the title proclaims, the growth and establishment of Christianity against the backdrop of the political life.
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good story
- By Henry Harrity on 04-21-20
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The Didache
- By: The Twelve Apostles
- Narrated by: Joseph Sepe
- Length: 24 mins
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The Didache (translated literally as ‘Teaching’) is an extensive and detailed Christian text dated by experts to around the first century, making it the oldest intact catechism. The Didache has been a source of great interest to devout Christians, theology students, and historians alike since its discovery and contains a great amount of information, rites, and references in connection to the Christian faith.
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Still Relevant!
- By Joel on 10-06-20
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The Ultimate Catholicism Collection: The Writings and Prayers of Great Catholic Saints
- Introduction to the Devout Life, True Devotion to Mary, The Interior Castle, Lives of the Saints, Ascent of Mount Carmel, The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena, & The Spiritual Exercises
- By: St. Francis de Sales, St. Louie de Montfort, St. Teresa of Avila, and others
- Narrated by: Museum Audiobooks Cast
- Length: 69 hrs and 52 mins
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The saints, the heroes of the Roman Catholic faith, lived lives of holiness, dedicated to serving God. The saints lived at different times in different places throughout history, but they all shared a love of God that has been documented through the teachings of the Church. Today, the saints serve as examples for all Catholics, showing the believers how to lead a more spiritual life. Catholic devotions are particular customs, rituals and practices of worship or in honour of the saints that are in addition to the liturgy of the Catholic Church.
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The reader is important!
- By Anonymous User on 06-09-21
By: St. Francis de Sales, and others
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Why We're Catholic
- Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love
- By: Trent Horn
- Narrated by: Trent Horn
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
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How can you believe all this stuff? This is the number one question Catholics get asked - and, sometimes, we ask ourselves. Why We're Catholic assembles the clearest, friendliest, most helpful answers that Trent learned to give to people. Beginning with how we can know reality and ending with our hope of eternal life, it's the perfect way to help skeptics and seekers (or Catholics who want to firm up their faith) understand the evidence that bolsters our belief - and brings us joy.
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Please, more Catholic Answers books on Audible!
- By Chris DesRochers on 04-17-19
By: Trent Horn
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The Sayings of the Holy Desert Fathers
- By: Saint Palladius
- Narrated by: James Walmsley
- Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins
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These are the words or sayings (Apophthegmata), of various monks (the abbas, i.e. fathers) who lived in the deserts of Egypt between 250 A.D. and 400 A.D. They cover topics such as love, poverty, fasting, humility, and prayer, and there is usually a short story that gives the context of the sayings. These sayings are one of the few surviving records of the first monks such as St. Anthony the Great and St. Pachomius, who followed a strict way of life. Their sole aim was to draw closer to God through their labours.
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So happy to see on Audible
- By Phillip Straghalis on 05-13-21
By: Saint Palladius
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Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition
- By: Bruce Shelley, Marshall Shelley
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 23 hrs and 25 mins
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Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the 21st century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot. Taking you from the early centuries of the church up through the modern era he tells a story of actual people, in a particular situation, taking action or being acted upon, provides a window into the circumstances and historical context, and from there develops the story of a major period or theme of Christian history.
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Exceptionally clear, exceptionally helpful.
- By Daw on 10-04-22
By: Bruce Shelley, and others
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Walking with God
- A Journey Through the Bible
- By: Tim Gray, Jeff Cavins
- Narrated by: Jeff Cavins
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
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The Bible plays a vital role in the life of the Catholic Church. In fact, we are called to immerse ourselves daily in the Scriptures. But many of us get lost when we actually dive into the Bible, and our time spent can be more frustrating than fruitful. We are listening to a collection of writings drafted by an ancient people, in an ancient culture. But Scripture is nothing less than the Living Word of God, and it is meant just as much for us as for those who lived thousands of years ago.
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Jesus
- By Patrick Gallery on 05-20-24
By: Tim Gray, and others
What listeners say about The Early Church from Ignatius to Augustine
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- Jeffrey
- 12-11-22
Horrible Mispronunciations
The book is an excellent account of the early Church. The narrater however was poorly schooled on how to pronounce names. Even the fussiest Oxbridge classicists would find this distressing. The positive side is that it makes the listener pay close attention, thinking carefully about whom he is referring to.
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