Who Was Clement of Rome?

Who Was Clement of Rome?

Clement of Rome was the first Apostolic Father of the church—a title given to Christian leaders who personally knew the apostles. He was also one of the earliest popes, and the patron saint of mariners. Not to be confused with Clement of Alexandria, who lived during...
What Is the Septuagint? The Beginner’s Guide

What Is the Septuagint? The Beginner’s Guide

The Septuagint is the oldest surviving Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally believed to have been written by 72 Jewish scholars sometime during the third century BC. Since Greek was the common language of the Roman Empire, the Septuagint was popular...
Who Was Eusebius?

Who Was Eusebius?

Eusebius of Caesarea, also known as Eusebius of Pamphili—but not to be confused with his contemporary, Eusebius of Nicomedia—was a fourth century Christian scholar, known as “the Father of Church History.” Despite the nickname, Eusebius was not a Church Father. And...
A Quick Guide to the Pauline Epistles

A Quick Guide to the Pauline Epistles

A young man named Saul was bent on eliminating Christianity from the face of the earth. He was a Jew, a Pharisee (well-versed in the Old Testament),  a man of knowledge, letters, and spirit. Then Jesus directly intervened. The risen savior appeared to Saul on the road...