Apostolic Christianity
The apostolic era begins with Jesus’ resurrection, the gift of the Spirit, and the formation of communities bearing witness to him. Acts and the apostolic letters preserve both missionary growth and real disputes. Study the sources in their Jewish and Roman settings, distinguishing the Church’s confession about its origins from historical questions that require evaluation of evidence.
Follow the sources
An original library introduction, with sources for further study. This is a starting point rather than a complete treatment or a finished formation lesson.