The fall of Christianity began in the first century as apostasy was already at work, then accelerated after the apostles and hardened into institutions.
The Fall of Christianity: When Did It Begin?
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire and Church Consolidation
How Rome’s western collapse accelerated the rise of the bishop of Rome, clerical hierarchy, and a more centralized church order.
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY: Formation of the Clergy Class—Power and Prestige
Tracing the history of Christianity, this insightful article delves into the formation of the clergy class and its subsequent power and prestige. From the early apostasy and divisions within the Church, to Constantine's influence, the establishment of Eastern Orthodox Churches, the rise of alternative movements like the Waldensians and Albigenses, and the ruthless Inquisition, this piece offers an engaging exploration of the Church's journey and its impact on religious expression.
