The First Christian Nation

The story is told of how the Armenian king Trdat (also known as Tiridates III) was physically transformed into a wild boar as a form of divine punishment for persecuting Christians. He reportedly developed claws, a snout, fangs, and bristly hair, symbolizing his descent into a beastlike state. Ancient church historian Agathangelos tells how Trdat Read more... The post The First Christian Nation appeared first on Christianity Today.