RE356 Christianity after the New Testament
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An examination of selected writings, persons, and traditions of
post-New Testament Christianity as it wrestled with problems raised by 
the delay in the return of Jesus, fought over definition of 
doctrine ('orthodoxy' and 'heresy'), struggled with the Empire, and
sought to present  Christianity in a winsome form to educated
outsiders. Types and figures to be studied include martyrs (Ignatius of 
Antioch), literary defenders (Justin), 'heretics' (Marcion, gnostics), 
fighters of 'heresy' (Irenaeus), and prophets (Montanus).   
Exclusion: RE219.