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Ignatius of Antioch, on his journey toward martyrdom, composed powerful letters to various churches—including the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, and Smyrnaeans—along with a poignant message to Polycarp. As a staunch advocate for the Episcopal model of church governance, which emerged in the late first or early second century, Ignatius passionately defended his beliefs. Eager to emulate the sacrifice of his Savior, he famously declared to the Roman church I am Gods wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ]. (...

Celebrating and sharing stories from those that embody the spirit of Antioch University and our founder, Horace Mann, as they win victories for humanity

Drawing upon the most recent discoveries and scholarship in archaeology and the first-century Near East, The Dawn of Christianity reveals how a beleaguered group of followers of a crucified rabbi became the founders of a world-changing faith. How did Christianity truly come to be? Where did this...