his article examines the economic and material history behind the production and circulation of early Christian manuscripts. It argues that Christian texts did not spread through theology alone, but through networks of papyrus production, copying labour, private patronage, household communities, couriers, merchants, ports,…
Anabaptist Christianity explores the history, theology, biblical convictions, and continuing witness of the Anabaptist tradition. Emerging during the sixteenth-century Reformation, Anabaptist communities called the Church back to voluntary faith, believers’ baptism, discipleship, Christian community, peace, simplicity, religious freedom, and obedience to Jesus Christ.…
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6–12 “For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 Have you ever felt overlooked? Have you ever watched others receive opportunities…
The Hidden World of Early Christian Gatherings in the Seven Churches of Revelation When modern Christians think about church, they often imagine a dedicated building with a sanctuary, pulpit, choir, classrooms, offices, and perhaps a large congregation gathered for worship. Yet the believers…