In 100 A.D., Christianity was practiced only by a small, oppressed
minority. Three hundred years later, these facts had changed
dramatically, and Christianity had gone beyond simple approval and
acceptance to become one of the world's major religions. But this
change did not happen easily. The imperial government of Rome,
intellectual tradition and battles within the church itself
influenced the transformation. Every viewpoint had its champions
and opponents, some of whom had a decisive influence on what shape
the church would take. Whether they were ""defenders of the faith""
or those whom history later labeled heretics, they were part of the
early evolution of Christianity. Focusing on the years 100-400
A.D., this volume discusses the beliefs and behaviors of more than
50 key and representative figures who played a role in the
transformation from primitive Christianity to early Medieval
Catholicism. Beginning with the 2nd century Church, it examines the
influence of imperial rulers such as Constantine, proponents of the
intellectual tradition including Gregory of Neocaesaria and Julius
Africanus, and early Bible translators such as Tatian, Origen and
Jerome. The work provides an overview of each person's life and
in-depth treatment of their influence on the controversies and
issues that divided the community of faith over time. The process
behind these divisions as well as the typical reactions of
different personalities is also a part of this fascinating look at
Christian history.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
May 2012 |
| First published: |
April 2012 |
| Authors: |
Roland H. Worth, Jnr
|
| Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
201 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-6942-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-6942-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780786469420 |
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