The Early Years Of Christianity

The book ""The Early Years of Christianity: A Comprehensive History of the First Three Centuries of the Christian Church; Heresy and Christian Doctrine V3"" by E. De Pressense is a detailed account of the early history of Christianity, covering the first three centuries of the Christian Church. The author explores the development of Christian doctrine and the rise of heresy during this period, providing a comprehensive overview of the major events, figures, and movements that shaped the early Church.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a century of Christian history. Part One covers the first century, including the life of Jesus Christ, the growth of the early Church, and the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire. Part Two covers the second century, including the rise of Gnosticism and other heresies, the development of Christian theology, and the emergence of the Christian canon. Part Three covers the third century, including the rise of the Church Fathers, the persecution of Christians under the Emperor Decius, and the emergence of the Nicene Creed.Throughout the book, De Pressense provides detailed analysis of the major theological debates and controversies that shaped the early Church, including the nature of Christ, the role of the Church in society, and the relationship between faith and reason. He also explores the social, political, and cultural contexts in which Christianity emerged and developed, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of the early Church and its place in history.Overall, ""The Early Years of Christianity"" is a comprehensive and insightful history of the first three centuries of the Christian Church, offering a detailed and engaging account of the events, figures, and movements that shaped the early Church and continue to shape Christianity today.In Three Volumes.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.