Wisdom from the Ancients: 30 Timeless Lessons from the Early Church

Litfin paints a vivid portrait of the first five centuries of the Christian church. What can we learn from suffering and martyrdom, how churches came to be organized, the way councils reached theological consensus, creative experiments in discipleship and worship, the church fathers’ social conscience, apologetics, and outreach to pagan neighbors? 224 pages, softcover. Harvest House.