Chadwick, Henry
The Early Church: Story of Emergent Christianity from the Apostolic Age to the Dividing of the Ways Between the Greek East and the Latin West v. 1 (Penguin History of the Church)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140231991
- author:
- Chadwick, Henry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.9 x 19.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Early Church
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Early Church: The Story of Emergent Christianity (Revised Edition) This revised edition explores the early Christian movement during the 1st century AD and its rapid expansion throughout the Roman world. Henry Chadwick examines the key events, figures, and cultural influences that shaped the development of Christianity in its formative years. Chadwick's study provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between Christianity, politics, and society in ancient Rome. By tracing the early Christian movement from its humble beginnings to its emergence as a major world religion, Chadwick sheds new light on this pivotal period in history. With 320 pages of detailed analysis and insightful commentary, The Early Church offers a rich and nuanced exploration of one of the most significant events in human history.