Publisher's Synopsis
""An Introduction To The History Of The Assyrian Church: Or The Church Of The Sassanid Persian Empire, 100-640"" is a book written by William Ainger Wigram and originally published in 1910. The book is a historical account of the Assyrian Church, also known as the Church of the East, during the Sassanid Persian Empire from 100 to 640 AD. The book covers the origins of the Assyrian Church, its early development, and its relations with the Persian Empire. It also discusses the church's missionary activities and its interactions with other Christian communities, including the Roman and Byzantine Churches. Wigram provides a detailed analysis of the church's doctrines, liturgy, and hierarchy, as well as its struggles with heresy and schism. He also examines the political and cultural factors that influenced the church's development and its eventual decline. Overall, ""An Introduction To The History Of The Assyrian Church"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of church history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the Middle East.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.
