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The Church and Ministry in the Early Centuries

Thomas M. Lindsay

The Church And Ministry In The Early Centuries is a book written by Thomas M. Lindsay that provides a comprehensive account of the early Christian Church and its ministry during the first few centuries of its existence. The book explores the development of the Church from its early beginnings in Jerusalem to its spread throughout the Roman Empire.Lindsay examines the role of the apostles and their successors in the formation of the Church and the establishment of its doctrines and practices. He also discusses the various controversies that arose within the Church during this period, such as the Arian controversy and the Donatist controversy.The book also delves into the development of the Church's ministry, including the roles of bishops, priests, and deacons. Lindsay explores the origins of these roles and how they evolved over time, as well as the various functions and responsibilities that each role entailed.Overall, The Church And Ministry In The Early Centuries is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church and its development during its formative years. Lindsay's thorough research and insightful analysis make this book an essential read for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the early history of Christianity.The Eighteenth Series of the Cunningham Lectures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
  • Pages: 420
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 6.00in - 9.02in - 0.86in - 1.23lb
  • EAN: 9781162936475
  • Categories: Christian Theology - HistoryChristian Church - HistoryGeneral