“Prominent Christians in Constantine's time waited to be baptized until their deathbeds lest they commit a "major"sin that couldn't be forgiven of those already baptized. Others felt anyone who did anything to avoid martyrdom were apostates had no valid subsequent… — Thomas F. Madden Copy Share Image
“The Jews were, as he (Augustine) put it, the living letters of the Law, that they were a constant reminder of the love of… — Thomas F. Madden Copy Share Image
“Without deposit banking modern economies would be impossible. Banks are not only a means of safeguarding money, but also a method of maintaining a… — Thomas F. Madden Copy Share Image
“Justin Martyr explained the distinction and the sameness of the Father and the Son with the analogy of a candle. The flame can pass… — Thomas F. Madden Copy Share Image
“Prominent Christians in Constantine's time waited to be baptized until their deathbeds lest they commit a "major"sin that couldn't be forgiven of those already… — Thomas F. Madden Copy Share Image
“Augustine recast how people should view history, that history was not the story of the rise and fall of empires because those are human… — Thomas F. Madden Copy Share Image
