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The First Age Of Christianity And The Church V2

John Ignatius Dollinger

The First Age of Christianity and the Church Volume 2 is a comprehensive historical account of the early Christian church, written by John Ignatius Dollinger. This book is a continuation of the first volume and covers the period from the reign of Hadrian (117-138 AD) to the end of the fourth century. Dollinger provides a detailed analysis of the development of Christianity during this period, including the spread of the religion throughout the Roman Empire, the growth of the church's hierarchy and organization, and the emergence of various Christian sects and heresies. The author also explores the political and social context of the early church, including the persecution of Christians under various Roman emperors, the role of Christianity in the decline of the Roman Empire, and the influence of Christian thought on the development of Western civilization. Throughout the book, Dollinger draws on a wide range of historical sources, including early Christian texts, Roman and Greek literature, and archaeological evidence. He also provides critical analysis of the reliability and accuracy of these sources. Overall, The First Age of Christianity and the Church Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on the world. It provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the early church, its beliefs, and its influence on the course of Western civilization.In Two Volumes.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: Jun 8th, 2006
  • Pages: 328
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.73in - 1.06lb
  • EAN: 9781428628281
  • Categories: Christianity - HistoryAncient - RomeChristian Church - History