The Early Christians by Eberhard Arnold

In Their Own Words

An anthology of firsthand writings from the first centuries of the Christian movement, gathering letters, sermons, and martyr accounts that reveal a community marked by radical love, shared possessions, nonviolence, moral rigor, and resilient hope. Brief introductions and notes frame the historical context and highlight the church’s countercultural witness under persecution, inviting readers to rediscover the simplicity, unity, and transformative power of early discipleship.

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