The History Of The Christian Church: From The Earliest Times To A.D. 461 (1891) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164468073)

The History of the Christian Church: From the Earliest Times to A.D. 461 is a comprehensive book written by F.J. Foakes-Jackson and published in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the development of Christianity from its origins up until the year 461. It covers the early Christian Church, the Roman Empire, the spread of Christianity throughout Europe and beyond, and the many religious and political conflicts that shaped the Church's history.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in the Church's history. The first section covers the early Church and the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. This section discusses the lives of the apostles, the development of Christian doctrine, and the persecution of Christians under Roman rule.The second section covers the period from the fourth to the sixth centuries, which saw the rise of the Byzantine Empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. This section also covers the many theological debates and controversies that arose during this time, including the Arian controversy and the Council of Chalcedon.The third section covers the period from the sixth to the eighth centuries, which saw the rise of the Islamic Empire and the spread of Islam throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This section also covers the many political and religious conflicts that arose during this time, including the Iconoclastic controversy and the rise of the papacy.Overall, The History of the Christian Church: From the Earliest Times to A.D. 461 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development of Christianity from its origins up until the year 461. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church and its impact on world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. J. Foakes-Jackson
ISBN-10: 1164468073
ISBN-13: 9781164468073
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 680
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.63d