""The Government of the Church in the First Century"" is a scholarly essay by William Moran, originally published in 1913. The book explores the origins of the Christian ministry and the structure of the early Christian church. Moran examines the development of church governance in the first century, drawing on historical and biblical sources to trace the evolution of the early church's leadership and organizational structures. He explores the role of bishops, priests, and deacons, and the ways in which they worked together to govern the church and spread the Christian message. Moran's analysis provides valuable insights into the early history of Christianity and the foundational principles that have shaped the church's governance and leadership over the centuries. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of church history, theology, and religious studies, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the origins of the Christian faith and its ongoing impact on the world today.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.