This description from scholar David Bentley Hart on the impact of the Christian message was borne out visibly and conspicuously in early Christian communities. Christianity could not — initially — challenge the social status quo in the larger society.
Christianity conquered cities one by one, not by arms or propaganda, but by the quiet witness of ordinary lives well lived. What does antiquity teach us?
Part II: “It’s Jesus, Christian!”– Liberal Struggles Hebrews 1:1-4 Liberals often struggle with “Jesus.” Marcus Borg thought we needed to hit the reset