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jakejonesiv · 12-13-2006, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kirby

Complete the idea, "One of the things that a third century Christian would do differently from their non-Christian counterparts is..."

What was notable of the Christians in the third century? What did they do differently? What was common between them and their neighbors of the time?

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Peter Kirby

Hi Peter,

That is an excellent question. In order to answer it, we need to turn to the artifacts of the period. Rather than me expound on my pet theories, I will post the link to Bill Storage's excellent site and let the reader's decide for themselves.

For those of you who have not before seen these photographs, prepare to be amazed. This really is outstanding work!

http://www.servius.org/christian/pag...106_9953WS.htm
http://www.servius.org/christian/pag...108_0023LM.htm
http://www.servius.org/christian/pag...108_0132WS.htm
http://www.servius.org/christian/pag...108_0152WS.htm

http://www.servius.org/christian/pag...106_0010WS.htm

http://www.bstorage.com/Rome/Sabina/

Jake Jones IV

andrewcriddle · 12-13-2006, 11:55 AM

Christians did not expose their new-born children.

(This is demographically important as well as being an ethical issue.)

Andrew Criddle

MerryAtheist · 12-13-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kirby

Thanks again CJD.

I will return to this subject in about six centuries.

I'm not sure we can wait that long.

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