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Church HistoryMost ViewedThe First Division Of Ancient ChPeriod I The Apostolic Age To C 1 The Neronian Persecution The Death Of Peter And Paul The Death Of The Apostle John The Persecution Under Domitian The Post-apostolic Age A D 100- Christianity And Judaism The Extension Of Christianity Relation Of The Roman State To C Least ViewedThe First Division Of Ancient ChPeriod I The Apostolic Age To C 1 The Neronian Persecution The Death Of Peter And Paul The Death Of The Apostle John The Persecution Under Domitian The Post-apostolic Age A D 100- Christianity And Judaism The Extension Of Christianity Relation Of The Roman State To C |
The Church In Relation To The EmIn the course of the second century the Church spread rapidly into all parts of the Empire, and even beyond. It became so prominent that the relation of the Church to heathen thought and institutions underwent a marked change. Persecutions of Christians became more frequent, and thereby the popular conviction was deepened that Christians were malefactors. To some extent men of letters began to notice the new faith and attack it. In opposition to persecution and criticism, the Church developed an active apologetic or defence of Christianity and Christians against heathen aspersions. Next: The Extension Of Christianity Previous: Period Iii The Critical Period
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