The history of Christianity is an exciting study into the way Christians have worked to change the world as they have sought and understood God throughout the ages. Sometimes complicated, sometimes daunting, and sometimes profound and simple, no one can question the relevance and impact Christianity has had on the world at large. Originally written to teach early church history at the college level, in Early Church History: New Testament Times Through 700 A.D., Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, Ph.D., D.Min., D.D. traces the history of key issues present in the early church through the writings of early church believers and leaders themselves. Using these essential documents, Dr. Marino takes the student through nearly seven hundred years’ worth of historical events - from the early church, through the Early Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils, the martyrs, and yes, even the relevance for believers today. This complete volume includes the necessary readings for each week, outlines of history in each chapter, explaining and expounding upon the current themes and issues of the topic at hand, a historical timeline, homework assignments and final exam, complete for a twelve-week semester.