Description: Along with the churches located in large Greek cities
of the East, the church of Carthage was particularly significant in
the early centuries of Christian history. Initially, the
Carthaginian church became known for its martyrs. Later, the North
African church became further established and unified through the
regular councils of its bishops. Finally, the church gained a
reputation for its outstanding leaders--Tertullian of Carthage (c.
140-220), Cyprian of Carthage (195-258), and Augustine of Hippo
(354-430)--African leaders who continued to be celebrated and
remembered today. Endorsements: ""Martyrs, exegetes, catechumens,
and councils enlarge this study of North African Christianity, a
region often reduced to its dominant patristic personalities.
Smither provides English readers a quality translation of an
important book that captures the unique spirit of an invaluable
chapter of church history."" --W. Brian Shelton, Toccoa Falls
College ""Not only does Decret relay social history in a compelling
style, he demonstrates political sophistication, theological
subtlety, and ecclesiastical sensitivity toward Catholic, heretic,
and pagan alike. In sum, this book is both a faithful rendering of
history and a great read."" --Malcolm B. Yarnell III, Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary ""I am grateful for Ed's work, which
is a timely contribution on the continuing and increasing
scholarship on the foundational place of early African classical
Christianity. Though it was a Christianity befallen with
shortcomings and challenges, without it the European churches and
the global church would not be what they are today."" --Jones
Kaleli, Liberty University ""Decret and Smither have recognized our
dependence on North African] theologians and given us a thorough
and well-presented introduction to that theology. They not only
take the reader into that oft-ignored area, but they show why it is
so important to appreciate that period."" --Thomas O'Loughlin,
University of Wales Lampeter. ""Decret's study masterfully captures
the feel and essence of early North African Christianity without
sacrificing historical detail or evidence . . . Overall, the work
presents not just excellent information, but also a wonderful model
of historical argumentation and scholarship."" --David C.
Alexander, Liberty Theological Seminary & Graduate School ""For
over ten years Christians of the French-speaking world have had
available to them Francois Decret's scholarly presentation of the
roots, diverse history, expansion, and significant influence of the
Christian Church in North Africa . . . And now at last Professor Ed
Smither--church historian, theologian, and missiologist--has done
the English speaking church an exceedingly great service by making
this widely honored work available in English."" --John Douglas
Morrison, Liberty University About the Contributor(s): Francois
Decret holds a PhD in History and is a recognized authority on
early Christianity in North Africa. He has taught at the
Universities of Oran (Algeria), Lyon (France), Antilles-Guyane
(Caribbean), and the University of Latran (Rome). Edward Smither
holds a PhD in Historical Theology from the University of
Wales-Lampeter (UK). He has taught at the University of Tunis
(Tunisia) and presently teaches at Liberty Theological Seminary.
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