| Documents of the Rise of Christianity Contributor(s): Kaatz, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1440854300 ISBN-13: 9781440854309 Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC OUR PRICE: $101.97 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2019 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Church - History - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 270.1 |
| LCCN: 2018049089 |
| Series: Eyewitness to History |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (1.80 lbs) 280 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Christianity has been one of the most powerful influences on world history, and for this reason the world of the early Christians figures prominently in film, fiction, and popular culture. The first centuries of Christianity provided the foundation for the faith institutions of today; this book examines the history of early Christianity through its use of primary texts written by early Christians. In doing so, it helps readers to understand that multiple sects of Christianity competed for dominance, and it sheds light on the struggles of early Christians that their differences entailed. The book covers the first five centuries of the Christian Era, with sections devoted to each century. Some 60 primary source documents appear within those sections, and each is accompanied by background information. This chronological arrangement helps readers to understand how Christianity evolved over time, and it provides insights into the theological debates and persecutions that marked the lives of early Christians and characterized the early Church. |