The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented upheaval throughout the world, especially for Christians who have had to drastically alter their practices in light of the disease This review will examine how Christians throughout history have dealt with times of plague through several case studies, including the Cyprian Plague and the response of Geneva's pastors to several plagues in the mid-sixteenth century It will consider some of the lessons we can draw from these examples and conclude with practical considerations for how the church can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic © 2020 Center for Health in Mission All rights reserved
Historic plagues and Christian responses: Lessons for the church today?