Cyprian of Carthage’s story is one of incredible perseverance for the sake of the gospel. Living through a time of terrible persecution towards Christians, Cyprian wrestled with questions surrounding the church and contributed greatly to the writings on its importance as the bride of Christ. He dealt first–hand with the effects which persecution has on church bodies and offered many insights which are becoming increasingly relevant in the West today.

Brian Arnold joined the Phoenix Seminary faculty in 2015 and teaches courses in Systematic Theology and Church History. He has prior teaching experience as a Garrett Fellow at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he served as a lecturer.