The big picture in one timeline
Between Pentecost and the fall of the Western Roman Empire lie five centuries that turned a persecuted movement into the faith of an empire — and produced the Scriptures, creeds, and councils we still rely on.
Three eras (free preview)
- The Apostolic Age (c. 30–100) — Pentecost, the missions, the New Testament written
- Persecution & the Apologists (c. 100–313) — Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin, Irenaeus
- The Imperial Church & the Councils (313–476) — Nicaea, the canon, Chalcedon
What's in the full member PDF
- A dated, banded timeline with every key event
- Martyrs, Fathers, and key texts marked
- Honest flags on traditional and debated dates
- Study questions and a sourced reading list
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