Today we're diving into the story of one of the most influential cities in early Christianity—Antioch. A bustling hub of culture, trade, and power, earning the title "Rome of the East." But it wasn't just a political giant—by the 1st century AD, Antioch became a crucial center for the spread of Christianity, the very place where believers were first called "Christians" and where Paul and Barnabas set out on their groundbreaking missionary journeys. Plus, we'll explore the Antiochene School's lasting legacy on biblical interpretation and theology.
Title: Antioch - the Rome of the East Date: 4th century BC - 7th century AD Place: Antioch Key Figures and Events: Christological Debates, Nestorius, Theodore of Mopsuestia Documents of Significance: Letters of Ignatius, Canon 6 of Nicea.
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Timothy Easley is a Pastor in the Binghamton, NY area.
He married his wife, Jennifer, in 2006.
Together, they have four children.
Naomi - 2007
Sophia - 2009
Levi - 2017
Sarah - 2020
B.A. in History from Gordon College (2006)
MDiv from Evangelical Seminary (2019)
Currently...