#Early Christianity

Source: Futility Closet Early Christian theologians had to contend with an awkward question: On Resurrection Day, what happens to people who have been devoured by birds, beasts, and fish? If the substance of my body has been assimilated by another creature, how can I reclaim it in eternity? The

Source: Atlas Obscura The early Christian community in the ancient port city of Ephesus traced its origins to the apostle and evangelist St. John, the so-called Beloved Disciple. According to church tradition, John wrote his gospel in Ephesus, and, after a period of exile on the island of Patmos

Author: Abbey Perreault / Source: Atlas Obscura Those of us who have seen the Great British Bake Off know that competitive baking is no joke. But in Northern England, it’s a matter of the soul. Last month, a challenge from Durham University spurred bakers to whip up a soul cake, a bygone bun once

Source: Atlas Obscura The Basilica of Santa Sabina on the Aventine Hill in Rome is often described as the best preserved example of Paleochristian architecture in the city of the Popes, providing a visual reference for what other churches and basilicas from its time must have looked like, such as

Author: Mike Colagrossi / Source: Big Think Christmas was heavily influenced by the Roman festival of Saturnalia. The historical Jesus Christ was not born on December 25th as many contemporary Christians believe. Many staple Christmas traditions predated the festival and were tied into ancient