Light from the Theological Schools of Persian Christianity (An Early Asian Church) Dr. Y.C. Liong
Introduction Whether in the Roman Empire (Western) or Persian Empire (Asian), the growth and expansion of Christianity during the initial centuries AD were at best difficult. Often, Christians were persecuted by individuals, groups or rulers. Sozomen (A.D. 323~425), an early church historian, captured our hearts with the following report concerning the martyrdom of Christians in Persia: .. I think that I have said enough of … martyrs who suffered in Persia during the reign of Sapor; for it would be difficult to relate in detail every circumstance respecting them, such as their...
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Introduction Whether in the Roman Empire (Western) or Persian Empire (Asian), the growth and expansion of Christianity during the initial centuries AD were at best difficult. Often, Christians were persecuted by individuals, groups or rulers. Sozomen (A.D. 323~425), an early church historian, captured our hearts with the following report concerning the martyrdom of Christians in Persia: .. I think that I have said enough of … martyrs who suffered in Persia during the reign of Sapor; for it would be difficult to relate in detail every circumstance respecting them, such as their names,...
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