Episode 001c: Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Oh My!

Description: What are bishops, priests and deacons? In today’s episode we will discuss where these important figures in Christianity come from. We will find out if they have a basis in Old or New Testament literature. We will also look at how these offices developed and evolved during the time of the Early Church and how they led to the power of the office of Pope of Rome and the development of the Roman Papacy.

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