Introducing Early Christianity: A Topical Survey of Its Life, Beliefs & Practices

Laurie Guy provides an illuminating, broad-brush survey of the early church in its first four centuries. Her highly readable account is a welcome supplement to chronological histories of the early church, providing something of an aerial view that lets us see patterns in the historical terrain. From the apostolic fathers to the great ecumenical councils, we see the church undergoing persecution and martyrdom and then rising to favor under Constantine, shaping its ministry and order while worshiping and developing its understanding of doctrine. Baptism and Eucharist, asceticism and monasticism, and the developing roles of women unfold in this thematic account of the rise of Great Tradition Christianity. Richly illustrated and filled out with maps, charts and close-up windows on related topics, Introducing Early Christianity will inform the curious and enliven courses in early church history.

Author: Laurie Guy
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 10/28/2011
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780830839421

About the Author
Guy, Laurie: -

Laurie Guy is lecturer in church history and New Testament at Carey Baptist College, Auckland, New Zealand.

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