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Ryan Watson

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Ryan is a husband, father, and occasional writer interested in Christian theology, history, and religion in general.

Education:Louisiana Tech University, 2004MA HistoryLouisiana Tech University, 2001BA HistoryExpertise:
Religion
Theology
Christian History
Member since: Sep 21, 2023Location: United StatesPublished posts: 61

Articles by Ryan Watson

What Was the Significance of Egyptian Pharaohs?
What Was the Significance of Egyptian Pharaohs?

Before written history even began, Egypt’s god-kings—the Pharaohs—reigned supreme, securing their place as the ancient world’s most iconic rulers.

What Makes the Nag Hammadi Library So Significant?
What Makes the Nag Hammadi Library So Significant?

The Nag Hammadi Library is a rare collection of texts discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt in 1945, with a strange connection to the history of Christianity.

How Did James VI and I React to the Scottish Reformation?
How Did James VI and I React to the Scottish Reformation?

King James I of England (and James VI of Scotland) oversaw a series of religious changes throughout his reigns over both Scotland and England.

How Did Apostle Paul’s Letters Shape Thessalonica’s Heritage?
How Did Apostle Paul’s Letters Shape Thessalonica’s Heritage?

Saint Paul’s letters to the church of Thessalonica are some of the oldest Christian documents. These letters are part of the New Testament.

What Was the Significance of Ephesus?
What Was the Significance of Ephesus?

The ancient city of Ephesus had specific importance for Christianity and in the Roman Empire, particularly in relation to the Apostle Paul.

What Was the First Council of Constantinople?
What Was the First Council of Constantinople?

As the second of the seven Ecumenical Councils, the First Council of Constantinople was called upon by Emperor Theodosius I.

Preacher & Religious Author: Who Was John Bunyan?
Preacher & Religious Author: Who Was John Bunyan?

Emerging from the shadows during the Protestant Reformation, the untrained preacher John Bunyan went on to become a widely popular religious author.

Who Was Jan Hus? The Priest Who Defied the Pope
Who Was Jan Hus? The Priest Who Defied the Pope

15th century Czech priest Jan Hus was a leading opponent to the theology of the Roman Catholic Church.