Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Church, in Five Books: From A.D. 332 to the Death of Theodore of Mopsuestia A.D. 427"" is a historical account of the early Christian Church written by Theodoretus in 1843. The book is divided into five sections, each covering a different period of Church history. The first section focuses on the reign of Constantine and the conversion of the Roman Empire to Christianity. The second section covers the Arian controversy and the Council of Nicaea. The third section discusses the rise of monasticism and the spread of Christianity throughout the world. The fourth section covers the Nestorian controversy and the Council of Ephesus. The final section focuses on the life and teachings of Theodore of Mopsuestia, a controversial figure in Church history. Throughout the book, Theodoretus provides detailed accounts of important events and figures in Church history, as well as his own commentary and analysis. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Christianity and the development of the Church.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.
