Publisher's Synopsis
St. Hippolytus and the Church of Rome in the Earlier Part of the Third Century is a book written by Christopher Wordsworth. The book delves into the life and times of St. Hippolytus, a prominent figure in the early Christian Church, and his relationship with the Church of Rome during the third century. The book provides a detailed historical analysis of the early Church, examining the political and social context of the time and the role that St. Hippolytus played in shaping the Church's beliefs and practices. The author explores the theological controversies that arose during this period and the role that St. Hippolytus played in resolving them.The book also provides a comprehensive analysis of St. Hippolytus' writings, including his commentary on the Book of Daniel and his treatise on the Antichrist. The author examines these works in detail, providing insight into St. Hippolytus' theological beliefs and his contributions to the development of Christian doctrine.Overall, St. Hippolytus and the Church of Rome in the Earlier Part of the Third Century is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christian history, providing a detailed and nuanced understanding of the life and times of one of the Church's most important figures.1853. From the newly-discovered Philosophumena. From the Preface: The present Work consists of two Parts. The former contains a Dissertation on the Authorship of the newly-discovered Philosophumena and on the Life, Times and Works of the Writer, especially in reference to Christian Doctrine, and to the Early History of the Church, particularly of the Roman Church, with some application to the circumstances of our own age. The latter Portion of the Volume is occupied with the Historical Narrative, which is contained in the Philosophumena, concerning the Church of Rome in the first quarter of the Third Century, and is the most ancient and ample record, now extant, of the condition of that Church in that early age.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.
