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The Golden Age of the Church. That was how the Reformer, John Calvin described the first 500 years of the early Church. Known also as the era of the Church Fathers, this period was foundational in the development of Christian doctrine, practices, and spirituality. The spiritual legacy continued to be influential till this day. Join us to find out more about how the spiritual formation practices of the church fathers can continue to guide us in the 21st century.
1. The World of the Church Fathers (context)
2. ⁠Martyrdom and Early Christian Spirituality (the precursor)
3. ⁠Early Christian Monastic Spirituality (overview of the tradition)
4. ⁠The Sayings of the Desert Fathers (Walk through of the Sayings)