fantasy and is answered in more sober terms, terms often dictated by the harsh blows of reality. What is true for little boys and girls is usually true also for institutions. Just as individuals seek an identity, so do organizations. The church is no exception. During the second century of Christian history, the church was busy answering the question “Who are we?” It was a time of amalgamation, codification, and definition. In that century, the church reflected upon its authority base (Scripture),