This episode traces the spread of Christianity across Africa, from its ancient roots in Egypt and Ethiopia to the rise of missions in West, South, and East Africa. We explore the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, the lost Christian kingdom of Nubia, the early church in the Congo, and the impact of figures like Frumentius, Samuel Crowther, and David Livingstone. The story reveals how African Christianity developed through monasticism, empire, persecution, slavery, abolition, and indigenous missions—shaping one of the oldest and most resilient Christian traditions in the world. Let us know in the comments! For extensive commentary on the entire Bible, in 10+ languages, visit the Enduring Word website: https://enduringword.com/ Download the Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f Watch the full Church History series playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX4I3CQ9O97gcxP_uKMFPgNf Pastor Lance Ralston founded and lead-pastored Calvary Chapel Oxnard, California for nearly 40 years. In addition to serving on the Executive Board for Enduring Word, he is an author, holds a Master's degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry, and leads the Communio Sanctorum podcast, which delivers engaging & scholarly journeys into Church History without the slant of Academia. Discover more at: Communio Sanctorum: https://www.sanctorum.us/ Pastor Lance's channel: @INTOHISIMAGE ⛪️ CC Oxnard: https://calvaryoxnard.org/ Read Enduring Word's new devotional, thinkpiece, and Christian living blog authored by renowned pastors and Bible teachers: https://post.enduringword.com/ #bible #christian #faith #churchhistory #history #christianhistory #christianity #MartinLuther #Reformation #Renaissance #MedievalHistory #Spirituality #NorthernRenaissance #ChurchReform #ChristianityInAfrica #EthiopianOrthodox #AfricanChurchHistory #DavidLivingstone #WilliamWilberforce #SamuelCrowther #EarlyChristianAfrica #AfricanMissions
The African Church: From Ethiopia to the Missionary Era | Church History 102
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