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The First Three Christian Centuries (Classic Reprint): A History of the Church of Christ, With a Special View to the Delineation of Christian Faith and Life (From A. D. 1 to A. D. 313) - Couverture souple

Burns, Islay

 
9781330332559: The First Three Christian Centuries (Classic Reprint): A History of the Church of Christ, With a Special View to the Delineation of Christian Faith and Life (From A. D. 1 to A. D. 313)

Synopsis

Trace the birth of Christian faith from its earliest roots to the rise of the imperial church.

This nonfiction history surveys the formative centuries of Christianity, from the Advent of Christ through the edict of Milan in A.D. 313. It weaves together political, social, and theological threads to show how a small movement grew into a lasting world faith, while keeping the focus on the lived life of the church rather than abstract theory.

The book outlines a clear, periodized narrative. It opens with the world before Christ, then follows the Apostolic Church, the Martyr Church, and the transition to the Imperial era. It also surveys the development of early Christian thought, the lives of key church fathers, the experience of persecution, and the shaping of worship, organization, and practice. With maps, tables, and examination materials, this edition offers both a readable story and a solid reference.
What you’ll experience
  • A chronological framework that tracks major centers, events, and leaders across the first three centuries.
  • Insights into martyrdom, persecution, and the social life of early Christians.
  • Introductions to early theology, apologetic writing, and the growth of church structure and liturgy.
  • Helpful chronologies, synopses, and study questions to reinforce understanding.
Ideal for readers seeking a comprehensive, accessible overview of early church history, students, and anyone curious about how Christian faith took shape in its first centuries.

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