Were Early Christians Really Charitable? Or Was It All Talk?

July 28, 2022 00:07:00
Were Early Christians Really Charitable? Or Was It All Talk?
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Were Early Christians Really Charitable? Or Was It All Talk?

Jul 28 2022 | 00:07:00

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Early Christians wrote and preached about charitable giving, but did this lead to positive action? Bart examines the surviving evidence. Read by Brandon M. Bender

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