A Church History of the First Three Centuries (Classic Reprint): From the Thirtieth to the Three Hundred and Twenty-Third Year of the Christian Era - Couverture souple

Mahan, Milo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333505167 ISBN 13 : 9781333505165

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How bishops, councils, and emperors transformed early Christianity.

Explore the forces that moved the church from persecution toward power, shaping beliefs, leadership, and practice in the second and third centuries. This book surveys how early church structures—like councils and canon law—emerged from real debates, conflicts, and compromises. It shows how imperial policy and political events intersected with faith, molding the Christian movement as it grew from a persecuted minority to a defining part of Roman life. Through careful analysis, it presents a balanced view of the era’s trials, reforms, and the people who helped steer the church’s course.

• How early councils developed and why their decisions mattered to the church’s unity
• The relationship between imperial powers and Christian communities, including periods of peace and persecution
• The shifting leadership, debates, and practical challenges that shaped church life
• The broader historical context of key events and figures in the transition from persecution to influence

Ideal for readers of early Christian history and those curious about how religious institutions adapt to new political realities.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333505167
• ISBN 13: 9781333505165
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 454
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