by Peter James | Jun 3, 2024 | Melito of Sardis
Melito of Sardis (?-180) was both tough and tender. He had the audacity to make a bold request of the Roman Emperor yet did so nicely. Melito sent his “Apology for Christianity” (apology means defense) to Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 170AD. His cordial approach in...
by Peter James | Apr 13, 2023 | Melito of Sardis
Archeologists made a fascinating discovery in 1940 while digging through ancient manuscripts in an Egyptian monastery. Tucked away among forgotten parchments was a sermon dating back to 160-170 AD. Outside of the New Testament, it’s the oldest Easter homily on...
