First of all, it is a misnomer to speak of xtianity as a single thing at least until 380 when Theodosius ordered everyone to be catholicks and follow the bullshit Nicene creed which had been cobbled together some years earlier as a result of the Arian "heresy." ("Heresy" in this case being defined as the guys who lose the battle.)
But early jesusism was replete with numerous other doctrines which the victors subsequently sought to repress.
A fascinating book on the subject is "The Jesus Wars," by J. P. Jenkins.
But early jesusism was replete with numerous other doctrines which the victors subsequently sought to repress.
A fascinating book on the subject is "The Jesus Wars," by J. P. Jenkins.
