| Universalism: The Prevailing Doctrine of the Christian Church During its First Five Hundred Years, With Authorities and Extracts Contributor(s): Hanson, John Wesley (Author) |
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ISBN: 1387977598 ISBN-13: 9781387977598 Publisher: Lulu.com OUR PRICE: $12.33 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections - Religion | Christianity - General |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6" W x 9" (0.50 lbs) 148 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In his history of the early Christian church, John Wesley Hanson advances the view that Universalism - the belief that all humankind will ascend to heaven - was the initial, accepted doctrine of Christianity. A methodically argued and superbly written treatise which cites various pieces of evidence written and artistic, this book presents the various creeds of early Christianity in a manner vivid and engaging. The author for instance demonstrates how notions such as endless punishment were a later addition in deep contrast with the earlier Gnostic era teachings. The first centuries of the Christian church were filled with transition and change. The earliest Bible and saint-written texts were in Greek; it was only after the conversion of Emperor Constantine that Christians - liberated from Rome's persecutions - began to write their texts in Latin. This linguistic change alone was, according to Hanlon, the root of great upheaval. |