In less than four centuries, from the crucifixion of Jesus to the reign of Emperor Constantine, Christianity is becoming the state religion. The apostles testify to the deeds of Jesus, bear the Good News, while facing numerous opponents. In Jerusalem, Peter is confronted by a Jewish high priest. In Antioch and Athens, Paul fights with pagan philosophers. In Alexandria, the Church Fathers fight the first heresies. In Rome itself, Christians are persecuted and worship their martyrs in the catacombs. However, despite everything, more and more people are converting to Christianity. In 391, paganism was banned by the imperial edict. After reading this book, you will learn a lot of interesting things about the ascetic path of the first Christians of the 1st-4th centuries.