Ryan is a husband, father, and occasional writer interested in Christian theology, history, and religion in general.
Education
MA History — Louisiana Tech University, 2004
BA History — Louisiana Tech University, 2001
Areas of Expertise
How True-to-History Was the 2004 Movie Troy?
The 2004 movie adaptation Troy retells the epic tale from Homer’s Iliad, but how historically accurate was it?
What Was the Political Significance of the Magna Carta?
Latin for “Great Charter,” the Magna Carta was a key document forced upon King John of England in 1215 ruling the monarchy subject to, rather than above, the law.
What Beliefs Defined Proto-Protestantism?
Proto-protestant groups emerged in opposition to the Roman Catholic Church, leading the way for the Protestant Reformation.
What Was the Role of the Waldensians?
The Waldensians were an early Christian movement from the 12th century, who emphasized poverty and strict faith.
What Role Did William Tyndale Play in Biblical History?
An English Protestant and scholar, William Tyndale produced the first common language Bible.
What Role Did Railroads Play in the Old West?
The development of railroads in the US played a significant role in uniting the East and West coasts of the Old West.
Why Was the Army of Sargon So Powerful?
Ancient military leader Sargon led a fearless and almighty military campaign with a series of innovative organizational skills.
How the Earliest Synods Fought Heresy and United Christians
Synods – or gatherings amongst Christian Church leaders or representatives – first emerged in 50 CE, to discuss doctrines, and patterns of worship.
What Is the History of Docetism?
Docetism arose following the rise of the New Testament, as one of the heresies against Christian scripture.
What Role Did the Cathar Play in Medieval France?
The Cathar sprang out of medieval France, with beliefs that the Old Testament and New Testament Gods were entirely separate.
What Is the History of the Church as a Place of Worship?
We track the history of Christian churches, from early house meetings, to early places of worship.
Who Were the Most Influential Old English Poets?
The work of what are now known as old English poets is closely tied with the development of Christianity.