How Did Jesus-followers Become "Christians"?
Michael Bird
12.15
16 October 2025
21 October 2025
Description
In this video, Dr. Mike Bird explains how Jesus' followers eventually became known as "Christians."
Outline
00:01 Intro
00:48 Jesus in Galilee and Judaea
02:16 How Jesus' followers labeled themselves
03:39 From Judaean sect to Christanoi in Antioch and Rome
09:30 The burgeoning "Parting of the Ways"
11:38 Summary
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q92W994iDfs&feature=youtu.be Paul, Artemis, and Women in the Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF9_LBc78ww The Didache
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-4Cqej1Njo&t=147s Polycarp: Bishop, Martyr, Destroyer of the Gods
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