Christian Origins & Early Schisms

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FULL SERIES:

Episode 1: Origins & Early Schisms

Episode 2: Roman Catholics & Eastern Orthodoxy

Episode 3: Anglicans, Lutherans & Reformed

Episode 4: Anabaptists & Quakers

Episode 5: Baptists & Methodists

Episode 6: Mormons, Adventists & JWs

Episode 7: Pentecostals & Charismatics

Episode 8: Miscellaneous Groups

CREDITS:

Charts & Narration by Matt Baker
Animation by Syawish Rehman
Audio editing by Ali Shahwaiz

[UsefulCharts]

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[fenixseraph]

As a nonreligious person very interested in early Church history I found this video extremely useful in breaking down all the major denominations and the crucial theological divisions that separated them. I hope you continue along in this vein.

[christopherwilson]

As an Eastern Orthodox Christian, I found this to be my favorite episode ever! Fair and unbiased is so painfully rare in this matter! If I've weren't a subscriber already... I would be now.

Just wow... awesome work!

[jakubSwaps]

I've always been quite confused about the different churches and I've been dying for a video like this, absolutely cannot wait for the next episodes, might be my favorite series on your channel!

[gelbug]

Its always so interesting to me how church groups split off due to theological points that seem so small now, but you know back then it was a huge deal. I appreciate the break down of the theology as a Christian because I feel like I identify with some of these groups that I didn't even know existed or thought were so different than my group.

[ryanheister]

Please continue this series!! As a Pennsylvania resident, I'd probably be most interested to here you talk about the Amish, Mennonites, and other anabaptist groups.

[leehurst]

This series is exactly what I've spent my whole life waiting for. I grew up part of a protestant church and going to that private school but no adult could ever *really* explain to me what Christianity meant in relation to every other religion, and the history was just too muddy for a young adult to parse out on his own when I started my own digging on the internet. Thank you for this, Matt!

[peterlyon]

I bought my Wife your language family tree for Christmas and it is now up in her 9th grade English classroom.
She enjoyed it very much!

[cswrye]

You have no idea how long I've been looking forward to this series. I'm most interested in seeing you cover the Baptists since their history is pretty complicated, even for Protestants. It might take an entire episode just to cover all the different types of Baptists! However, I also hope you mention my own former denomination, the Church of the Nazarene. It's a fairly small denomination that isn't very different from Methodists theologically, but it has its own distinct culture that sets it apart.

[matb]

My friend, where’s part two?! You’re killing me! ❤️

[turingmachine]

You are such a good educator! Easy to follow but not shallow. Of course things are more complex but this is the such a great introduction to this history. I especially liked the background in Judaism and various sources and influences.

One point (which may come up later): your copy of of the Nicene Creed includes the words, "...and the son", the so-called "Filioque" which was not part of the original creedal text but added in the West later, with much controversy. This was used on both sides as arguments against the other. It is amazing how much trouble, and later bloodshed, can come about with the addition or subtraction of a word or two.

[hiddenhist]

Just have to say, love the hard pivot into religion based videos. Always love seeing people talking about things near their fields of expertise, and this has been extremely informative!

[squeaksquawk]

It is way too rare to find someone that is chill about religions other than their own. Thank you, UsefulCharts

[jbirsner]

Wow! Info I've wanted for 60 years. SO looking forward to more in this series. Thank you so much!

[yueliu]

One interesting side note you didn't mention about the Nestorians is that they established a somewhat successful branch in China, starting in the 7th century and survived all the way to the 14th century before fading away

[paulbaskin]

I am super excited to continue this series and I love how you include information about key theologic differences.

[okto_]

Thank you for making this video! Early christianity is quite complicated, so having somebody showing the main points is quite cool!

[DylanMoore]

I can not tell you how much love I have for this channel and you Matt, and this video especially. I'm actually making this donation before I even watch it because it came up in my notifications and I've been waiting for this video for months and I know you've been working on it for months as well. Thank you so much seriously!!!! Keep doing what you're doing this is the content that I live for

[akeilareid]

I binge-watched these months ago when I started asking questions about my Christian faith. I wanted an unbiased view as I was discerning denominations, so thank you for that. After further bible study, historical research, and prayer, I am now making my way to the Catholic church God willing.

God bless you!

[sdastoryteller]

I'm always so happy to see the comment section of these videos. I feel like each video is a great launching point for deeper understanding of faith traditions and occasionally those who aren't believers.

So excited to see the connection of your previous faith and the "2nd Great awakening". All the blessings!