The Legacy of the Early Church | Fr. John Strickland

Join us as Fr. John Strickland delves into his captivating new book, "The Age of Paradise: Christendom from Pentecost to the First Millennium." Fr. Strickland, an esteemed scholar and Orthodox priest, provides a rich exploration of the early centuries of Christianity, tracing the development of Christendom from its origins to the first millennium. Discover the profound impact of this transformative era on Western civilization and gain a deeper understanding of the roots of Christian tradition.
This conversation offers a fascinating journey through history, theology, and culture, shedding light on the enduring legacy of the early Church.
Fr. John Strickland's Website: johnstrickland.org/podcast/

[@d.adrien7423]

Just ordered your four books in the series. Looking forward to reading them!

[@pennybenson2455]

me too

[@feeble_stirrings]

Great presentation. I've seen Fr. John speak a few times now and it's always been excellent.

[@tinamelaku5267]

Great conversation

[@hellbooks3024]

First introduction? How many introductions is it possible to have?

[@JohnAnon-mh5el]

"Christendom - a civilization with a supporting culture that directs its members toward the heavenly transformation of the world." ~ Fr. John Strickland. Great definition and discussion! I just received all four books in this series.

[@alexlight4178]

when was this recorded? this book of his came out a while ago

[@d.adrien7423]

A while ago to me is a few centuries!

[@Jer.616]

It would have been a better interview to hear more from Fr. Strickland about HIS BOOK.

[@sweetstephylu]

@21:35 a trans_formed LIFE Russian wording for Sunday is Day of the Resurrection 🌹 No wonder then that Slavs do not genuflect/proskomi/or prostrate on Sundays 🤍

[@sweetstephylu]

(👑Psalmist prophecy let’s us know not one of His bones is broken)🙉🙈🙊

[@sweetstephylu]

@38:33 ‘State - Craft’ wow ☦️Church Fathers ✅Yea 🇺🇸Founding Fathers ❎Nay

[@FLDavis]

The 10 Commandments You shall have no other God's before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven images. ... Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. ... Remember the Sabbath day and keep it Holy. ... Honor your father and mother. ... Thou shalt not kill. ... Thou shalt not commit adultery. ... Thou shalt not steal. And which of these are YOU not Keeping??????????????

[@sweetstephylu]

and you_ May God have mercy on us sinners💔❤️‍🩹☦️🤍 Psalm 51 (Septuagint Ps 50) O Lord and Master of my Life, ……help me to see my own sins and not to judge my Brother for blessed art thou unto ages of ages; Amen

[@qazyman]

By nearly every metric we live safe, comfortable lives, grounded in equity. Much more so than any people. Is this evidence of God working in the World? Is it relevant if this conflicts with a persons politics or doctrine?

[@floridaman318]

Reddit moment.

[@damienpace7350]

Russia is just the worst mate

[@floridaman318]

Why because they aren't rich?

[@damienpace7350]

@@floridaman318 no because they're degraded jerks happy to sit under tyranny. "Oh I need to conquer my neighbours to feel secure even though I'm geographically the biggest country in the world".

[@floridaman318]

​@@damienpace7350every society is garbage then by that standard. 😂

[@scottmcloughlin4371]

@@floridaman318 Most TV-Americans know NOTHING AT ALL about the USA. And TV-Americans know EVEN LESS about foreign countries and their people. It's best to just ignore fools mouthing off online.

[@sweetstephylu]

❤️‍🩹💔 ☦️😢🫣

[@terriadkins6443]

When Father John mentions Utopia it is with reference to the period of history when mankind was attempting to create Utopia here on earth, with disastrous results.