Early Christian Beliefs and Responses to Epidemics

This paper looks at how the early Christian Church dealt with severe pandemics in its own time. Topics discussed will include a brief description of the two significant plagues they endured, how Christian beliefs were similar and different from the surrounding world, Christians’ theological and practical views on health care, and possible outcomes of the response. The paper also gives some possible lessons which the modern church and the modern world could consider from their experience related to the current pandemic.