Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches of Church History During the First Six Centuries is a book written by James Craigie Robertson and published in 1855. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Christian Church during the first six centuries. It covers the period from the birth of Christ to the end of the reign of Justinian, the last great emperor of the Roman Empire.The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the Church. The first chapter deals with the history of the Church from the birth of Christ to the end of the first century. The second chapter covers the second century, while the third chapter deals with the third century. The fourth chapter covers the fourth century, which was a period of great change and transformation for the Church.The fifth chapter deals with the fifth century, which saw the rise of the Byzantine Empire and the development of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The sixth chapter covers the sixth century, which was a period of great political and religious turmoil in the Roman Empire. The final chapter provides a summary of the major events and developments in the Church during the first six centuries.Throughout the book, Robertson provides detailed accounts of the major events and personalities that shaped the history of the Church during this period. He also provides insightful analysis of the theological and doctrinal debates that occurred during this time, and how these debates shaped the Church's beliefs and practices.Overall, Sketches of Church History During the First Six Centuries is an informative and engaging book that provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Christian 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.