His fellow Jews despised him. He couldn’t enter a synagogue or even give an offering. His testimony wasn’t admissible in court. Of all the future disciples, Matthew brought the worst reputation to the table, at least initially. To thrive in his trade as a tax collector, he had to accept a few stark realities. HeContinue reading “A shakedown artist swings a full 180°, follows his Rabbi all the way to martyrdom”
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Atha-whatta? Introducing Athanasius, the Church Father Always on the Run
The tag of “Early Church Father” comes at a considerable cost. Namely, most people don’t have a blessed clue who you were.
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