Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age"" by Arthur Cushman McGiffert is a comprehensive account of the early years of Christianity, from the time of Jesus Christ to the end of the first century. The book explores the development of Christianity, its spread across the Roman Empire, and the challenges it faced during this period. The author provides a detailed analysis of the religious, social, and political context in which Christianity emerged, and the various factors that contributed to its growth and success. He examines the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, the formation of the early Christian communities, and the emergence of different theological schools of thought. The book also discusses the relationship between Christianity and Judaism, the persecution of Christians by the Roman authorities, and the role of the early church in shaping the future of Christianity. McGiffert provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on the complex and multifaceted history of Christianity in the Apostolic Age, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and secondary literature. Overall, ""A History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the origins and early development of Christianity, and the historical context in which it emerged.1903. McGiffert writes in the Preface: It has been my endeavor in writing a history of Christianity in the Apostolic Age to treat the theme as a unit, and to trace the development so far as possible in its totality. The volume necessarily contains much that falls properly within the province of special works upon New Testament literature, exegesis, or theology; for the Apostolic Age is the age of the New Testament, and in the pages of the latter are found the thoughts and deeds of the leading actors in the history. But it has been my constant aim to subordinate all such special subjects to the common end, and to deal with them only in so far as they constitute a vital part of the larger whole. Contents: The Origin of Christianity; Primitive Jewish Christianity; The Christianity of Paul; The Work of Paul; The Christianity of the Church at Large; and The Developing Church. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
