If You're Counting Christians, Who Counts as a Christian?

September 01, 2024 00:07:13
If You're Counting Christians, Who Counts as a Christian?
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If You're Counting Christians, Who Counts as a Christian?

Sep 01 2024 | 00:07:13

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In trying to chart the early rise of Christianity, it's impossible to figure out what set of beliefs should count as "Christian."

Read by John Paul Middlesworth.

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