A History of the Christian Church
Author | : Williston Walker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 662 |
Release | : 1918 |
Genre | : Church history |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Williston Walker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 662 |
Release | : 1918 |
Genre | : Church history |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Charles Freeman |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 030012581X |
"Tracing the astonishing transformation that the early Christian church underwent - from sporadic niches of Christian communities surviving in the wake of a horrific crucifixion to sanctioned alliance with the state - Charles Freeman shows how freedom of thought was curtailed by the development of the concept of faith. The imposition of 'correct belief' and an institutional framework that enforced orthodoxy were both consolidating and stifling. Uncovering the church's relationships with Judaism, Gnosticism, Greek philosophy and Greco-Roman society, Freeman offers dramatic new accounts of Paul, the resurrection, and the church fathers and emperors."--BOOK JACKET.
Author | : Valeriy A. Alikin |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 361 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9004183094 |
Recent research has made a strong case for the view that Early Christian communities, sociologically considered, functioned as voluntary religious associations. This is similar to the practice of many other cultic associations in the Greco-Roman world of the first century CE. Building upon this new approach, along with a critical interpretation of all available sources, this book discusses the social and religio-historical background of the weekly gatherings of Christians and presents a fresh reconstruction of how the weekly gatherings originated and developed in both form and content. The topics studied here include the origins of the observance of Sunday as the weekly Christian feast-day, the shape and meaning of the weekly gatherings of the Christian communities, and the rise of customs such as preaching, praying, singing, and the reading of texts in these meetings.
Author | : Henry Chadwick |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780880290777 |
Chadwickʹs Early Church covers, as the book cover suggests, "the story of emergent Christianity from the apostolic age to the dividing of the ways between the Greek East and the Latin West." The story unfolds with the Jewish and Roman background within which the beginning church was nourished. It then goes on to show how important it is for the church to establish order and unity amidst threats of persecution and heresy. The emergence of apologists helps not only the expansion of the church but also the construction of Christian doctrine. At the same time, controversies abound as the church encountered many different cultural and sociological challenges while trying out in reaction a variety of ideas. With chapter seven, the relation between church and state changes, resulting in a stronger influence of the state upon the church while accelerating the split between the Latin West and the Greek East. The Arian controversy shows a period of instability between state and church, and also deepens the split of East and West. But within the turmoil, ascetic practice, papacy, liturgy, and art are established, helping to transmit a common European culture while the Roman Empire begins to degenerate.
Author | : Philip Schaff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1080 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Church history |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Mikhail Emmanuelovich Posnov |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 552 |
Release | : |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1468512218 |
Author | : Louis Duchesne |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 570 |
Release | : 1912 |
Genre | : Church history |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Philip Schaff |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 5460 |
Release | : 2023-11-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
The anthology 'History of the Christian Church & Ecclesiastical History' presents an unparalleled compendium of historical writings, offering readers a panoramic view of the development and impact of the Christian Church through various epochs. Comprising works that span from the apostolic age to the Reformation, the collection embodies a rich diversity of literary styles and perspectives, encapsulating significant theological, cultural, and historical developments within the Christian tradition. The inclusion of seminal pieces provides not only a testament to the profound religious fervor and doctrinal debates of the times but also illuminates the socio-political landscapes in which these ideas were fostered and contested. The contributing authors, Philip Schaff and Eusebius, stand as towering figures in the field of ecclesiastical history, bringing to the collection a depth of scholarly insight and a comprehensive approach to the historiography of Christianity. Schaff, with his magisterial grasp of church history, and Eusebius, known as the father of church history for his meticulous documentation of early Christianity, represent a synthesis of early and modern historiographical methodologies. Their collective works align with key historical and cultural movements, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the evolution of Christian thought and its enduring influence on global history. This anthology is recommended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Christian history. It offers an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the multiplicity of narratives and analyses that these eminent historians bring to bear on the understanding of Christianitys past, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the churchs legacy and its myriad impacts across centuries.
Author | : Samuel Cheetham |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 1894 |
Genre | : Church history |
ISBN | : |