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A Source Book for Ancient Church History
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A historical compilation of primary sources and illustrative materials, this work provides a systematic overview of early Christian church history from the Apostolic Age through the end of the Conciliar Period. It is organised into two major sections: the period of persecution under the Roman Empire and the subsequent post-apostolic era. The book covers key events such as the deaths of foundational apostles, early conflicts with Roman authorities, and the development of church structures and doctrines. It also includes documents related to martyrdom, the relationship between Christianity and Judaism, and the expansion of the faith across the Roman world. The work was produced in the early 20th century to serve as a resource for students and instructors in ecclesiastical studies, aiming to provide accessible original sources for the study of early Christianity. The focus remains on periods characterised by both persecution and growth within the ancient Christian community.
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Professor of Ecclesiastical History in the Divinity School of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Philadelphia New York Charles Scribner's Sons 1913 Contents Errata. Preface. General Bibliographical Note The First Division Of Ancient Christianity: The Church Under The Heathen Empire: To A. D. 324 Period I. The Apostolic Age: To Circa A. D. 100 1. The Neronian Persecution 2. The Death of Peter and Paul 3. The Death of the Apostle John 4. The Persecution under Domitian Period II. The Post-Apostolic Age: A. D. 100-A. D. 140 5. Christianity and Judaism 6. The Extension of Christianity 7. Relation of the Roman State to Christianity 8. Martyrdom and the Desire for Martyrdom 9. The Position of the Roman Community of Christians in the Church 10. Chiliastic Expectations 11. The Church and the World 12. Theological Ideas 13. Worship in the Post-Apostolic Period 14. Church Organization 15. Church Discipline 16. Moral Ideas in the Post-Apostolic Period Period III. The Critical Period: A. D. 140 to A. D. 200 Chapter I. The Church In Relation To The Empire And Heathen Culture 17. The Extension of Christianity 18. Heathen Religious Feeling and Culture in Relation to Christianity 19. The Attitude of the Roman Government toward Christians, A. D. 138 to A. D. 192 20. The Literary Defence of Christianity Chapter II. The Internal Crisis: The Gnostic And Other Heretical Sects 21. The Earlier Gnostics: Gnosticism in General 22. The Greater Gnostic Systems: Basilides and Valentinus 23. Marcion 24. Encratites 25. Montanism 26. The Beginnings of Councils as a Defence against Heresy 27. The Apostolic Tradition and the Episcopate 28. The Canon or the Authoritative New Testament Writings 29. The Apostles' Creed 30. Later Gnosticism 31. The Results of the Crisis Chapter IV. The Beginnings Of Catholic Theology 32. The Apologetic Conception of Christianity (A) The Logos Doctrine (B) The Doctrine of the Trinity (C) Moralistic Christianity (D) Argument from Hebrew Prophecy 33. The Asia Minor Conception of Christianity Period IV. The Age Of The Consolidation Of The Church: 200 to 324 A. D. Chapter I. The Political And Religious Conditions Of The Empire 34. State and Church under Septimius Severus and Caracalla 35. Religious Syncretism in the Third Century …
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