The chief apostles of christ died in the mid-60s of the first century- at least those of whom we have solid knowledge: Peter, Paul, and James ''the brother of the Lord. ''This means that most of th…
The study in Johannine ecclesiology reconstructs the history of one christian community in the first century- a community whose life from its inception to its last hour is reflected in the Gospel a…
Catholics have entered a somewhat acrimonious debate as to what should be expected of theirts and bishops. What manner of life should priests live? What type of work should they do? What authority…
The role that Mary plays in God's plan of salvation is an issue that over the centuries has divided christians and their churches. In part, these differences stem form disagreements about the mothe…