Curated OER
The Rise of Christianity
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding early Christianity. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
PBS
Pbs: Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions...
Other
University of Illinois: The Early Centuries of the Greek Roman East
Read about the history of the Romiosini, or Greek Middle Ages and the development of the Greek-Roman east. The article is divided into two different sections. The first section includes the foundation of Constantinople as a means to...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Rise of Christianity
A sociologist examines why the message of early Christianity was so appealing which led to its success and survival. The central message was one of virtue.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Opportunity & Organization in Early Christianity
The author examines how historical circumstances were right for the development of Christianity and how the early organization of the movement allowed it to survive and grow.
PBS
Pbs: Chronology of Early Christianity
A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: Roman Religion
This site describes the Roman religion. It explains the gods and goddesses and their origins, prayer and sacrifice, offices of the state religion, festivals, and the beginning of Christianity.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pseudo Dionysius the Areopagite
A highly detailed look at the works and ideas of the Christian "Neoplationist who lived sometime during the early period of Christianity (5th-6th century C.E. His actual identity is still not known.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pseudo Dionysius the Areopagite
An essay on the famous anonymous Christian Neoplationist thinker from the 5th-6th century C.E. The article provides a good analysis of his philosophical ideas and concepts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: 600 Bce 600 Ce Second Wave Civilizations
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New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Epistles of Cyprian
A long document made up of translations of many of Cyprian's letters, which state his theological views in great detail. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...