198: AD 1300–1550
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey from the Crusades and head toward the Protestant Reformation—but on the way, it is good to recognize some names that are often underappreciated. These figures truly paved the way for some of the formative changes coming to Christendom.AD 1300–1550 PresentationDiscussion Video for BEMA 198Transcript for BEMA 198
10 Des 202020min
197: AD 1000–1300
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine one of the darkest chapters in the history of Christendom.AD 1000–1300 PresentationDiscussion Video for BEMA 197Blue Like Jazz by Donald MillerBlue Like Jazz (2012 film)The Battle for God by Karen ArmstrongTranscript for BEMA 197
3 Des 202018min
196: AD 700–1000
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through three centuries to see the great and famous East-West Schism, look at the idea of icons, and meet Charlemagne as a major character of this era of history.AD 700–1000 PresentationDiscussion Video for BEMA 196Byzantine Iconoclasm — WikipediaBEMA 0: Introductory LessonThe Genesis of Science by James HannamTranscript for BEMA 196
19 Nov 202026min
195: AD 500–700
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through the sixth and seventh centuries, examining the early monastic movements.AD 500–700 PresentationDiscussion Video for BEMA 195The Source by James A. MichenerTranscript for BEMA 195
12 Nov 202014min
194: AD 300–500
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the fourth and fifth centuries and the period of the ecumenical councils of early Christendom.AD 300–500 Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 194Transcript for BEMA 194
5 Nov 202023min
193: AD 100–300
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through the second and third centuries of Church history. Why are we so not-Jewish in our Christian practice today? What happened to cause such a schism between Jews and Christians?AD 100–300 Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 193Bar Kokhba revolt — WikipediaDidache — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 193
29 Okt 202026min
192: Telling a Story
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss what history is, what it isn’t, and give some disclaimers about the intentions of Session 5.Discussion Video for BEMA 192Making an Impact: Message — Covered in His DustConstantine’s Sword by James CarrollChurch History in Plain Language by Bruce ShellyThe History of Christian Thought by Justo L. GonzálezChristian History ProjectThe Fall of Rome PodcastTikkun olam — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 192
22 Okt 202025min
191: Session 5 Intro
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for the beginning of Session 5 and our journey through church history by taking one last look in our rearview mirror.Session 5 Intro Presentation (PDF)Bible Book Timeline by Roger SchmidgallWhole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)Sign Up for the BEMA MessengerDiscussion Groups MapJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 191
15 Okt 202021min
