An introduction to the history of the Christian church from its
inception to approximately 600 C.E., this volume seeks to balance
the traditional presentation of notable figures, councils, and
controversies with the telling of the story of the ordinary
Christian during this era. An important feature of this work is its
attendance to the stories of ordinary lay Christians--particularly
women--and what Christian faith meant within the overall context of
their lives. Other emphases include the church's changing role in
society during this period (and the fateful consequences those
changes have had for modern Christians) and the development of
early Christian spirituality.
Employing a socio-institutional approach, Hinson divides his
material into five major periods: (1) Beginnings to 70 C.E. (2)
70-180, during which Christianity broadcast itself throughout the
Roman Empire and beyond (3) 175-313, wherein the church achieved
new status and came under official scrutiny as a threat to the
empire (4) 313-400, in which the church faced the major challenge
of Christianizing the empire now embracing it (5) 400-600, when the
Germanic "invasions" led to a rift between East and West and posed
new challenges to the church's survival and growth.
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