Publisher's Synopsis
""The Ecclesiastical History of the Second and Third Centuries: Illustrated from the Writings of Tertullian"" is a book written by Tertullian in 1826. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early Christian church during the second and third centuries, as seen through the eyes of Tertullian, a prominent Christian writer and theologian of the time. Tertullian's writings are used extensively throughout the book to illustrate the major events and figures of the period, including the rise of Gnosticism, the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire, and the development of Christian doctrine. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Christianity and the challenges faced by the early church. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, history, and religion.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.