How Christianity Spread Without a Bible

How did a global movement survive without a handbook? We live in a print-first world where authority is “final draft” and footnoted. But the early Church had no chapters, no verses, and no agreed-upon list of books.This week, we’re deconstructing our “90s red-letter” assumptions to look at the oral, lived reality of the first Christians. From Paul’s letters being heard as “events” to the “reversal” that the Church actually recognized the Bible into existence, we discuss why treating the Bible as a standalone object might be limiting its power. It was never meant to be a reference manual; it was meant to be a story that shapes us together.Theology Made is a listener/reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If this episode left you wanting more than information about God, the Faith Without Fear workshop gives you a theological framework for actually interpreting your life, your doubt, and the world around you. It’s not more content to consume, it’s a lens that changes how you read everything. Workshop Get full access to Theology Made at theologymade.substack.com/subscribe