The History of the Christian Church Podcast
1) 01-It Begins
This 1st episode of CS is titled, “It Begins.”The best place to start is at the beginning. But with Church History, where is that? Where do we begin?Most MODERN Christians would probably start with Je...Show More
2) Special Announcement to CS Subscribers
This is a special announcement for subscribers to the audio podcast > Communio Sanctorum – History of the Christian Church.CS has been rolled over into my new online teaching presence which you can fi...Show More
3) Rabban Sauma Part 12
This is the last of a dozen episodes on Rabban Sauma.Having met with all the dignitaries his embassy on Arghun’s behalf required, Sauma was anxious to return home. The delay caused by the Roman Cardin...Show More
4) Rabban Sauma Part 11
This is the 11th episode in the story of Rabban Sauma, and we’re closing in on the conclusion.After a month-long tour of the holy sites in and around Paris, Sauma had a final audience with King Philip...Show More
5) Rabban Sauma Part 10
This is episode 10 in the on-going epic saga of the Chinese Marco Polo – Rabban Sauma.Realizing he couldn’t get anything done in Rome since there was no Pope, and that the dozen cardinals charged with...Show More
6) Rabban Sauma Part 9
This is Episode 9 in the on-going epic tale of Rabban Sauma.Finally, Sauma has arrived in Europe. After two months aboard ship, his party arrives in Naples. Which is unusual because the trip from Cons...Show More
7) Rabban Sauma Part 8
This is episode 8 in the remarkable tale of a Chinese Marco Polo named Rabban Sauma.Well, it’s taken us 7 episodes to get to the point of Sauma’s story that’s set him as a historical figure we even kn...Show More
8) Rabban Sauma Part 7
This is the 7th episode in the on-going saga of Rabban Sauma.Last episode ended with the Mongol Ilkhan Arghun in Persia surrounded by enemies. He had a powerful ally in the Great Khan Khubilai, but Pe...Show More
9) Rabban Sauma Part 6
This is the 6th Episode in the amazing story of a Chinese monk named Rabban Sauma.We ended the last episode with Sauma’s protégé and friend Markos, firmly ensconced in the seat of the Catholicus of th...Show More
10) Rabban Sauma Part 5
This is Episode 5 in the on-going saga of Rabban Sauma.We left Markos and Bar Sauma headed to Tabriz, the Mongol Ilkhan’s capital in Persia.By way of recap, “Ilkhan” means “under-khan.”The Mongol real...Show More