PRIMARY DOCUMENTS

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Scripture

 
Which Books Constitute "Scripture?" (190-265 CE) (2)



Sacraments

 
Baptism in the Early Church: Sacramental Regeneration (80-215 CE) (4)

Sacrament of Baptism: Validity of Infusion (Pouring) or Partial Immersion in the Ante-Nicene Fathers (80-255 CE) (3)

The Eucharist as Sacrifice in Ancient Christianity (80-250 CE) (8)

Celebrating the Eucharist in an Ancient Christian Community (80-215 CE) (3)  

Priestly Absolution in the Ancient Catholic Churches: 200-265 CE (4)  
 


Sabbath and Lord's Day

 
Ancient Christian Sunday Observance: The Eighth Day in Ante-Nicene Theology (80-300 CE) (2)



The Intermediate Condition

 
The State of the Dead According to the Roman and Asian Churches, 95-155 CE: Three Examples (2)




Catholic Distinctives

 
The Apostolic Tradition of Signing the Cross: The Church of Carthage, 200-250 CE (3)