EARLY CHRISTIAN HERESIES: Why the Early Church Was So Fragmented

Before there were denominations, the early church was a mess.

Today, there are over 45,000 Christian denominations. But fragmentation didn’t start with the Reformation—it began in the earliest years of the Church.

In this free video, Dr. Bart Ehrman traces the roots of Christian diversity back to the very first followers of Jesus—revealing how disputes over belief, scripture, and salvation laid the foundation for the divided Church we see today.

This lesson is part of Bart Ehrman's "Spotlight Series" in the Biblical Studies Academy (BSA).  Bart does a live lesson every month.  If this sort of learning intrigues you, you can sign up for a free trial of the BSA and catch up on all Bart's previous Spotlight recordings, attend new events, and ask questions.

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