Church History Pre-Reformation : Books

Translation of the work, establishing Irenaeus as an important theologian of the second century. Provides detailed and effective refutation of Gnosticism and information on the various Gnostic sects and doctrines

Presents some of the most influential scholars in the study of Late Antiquity to test the limits of Christianity. Studies cultural transformations- "the end of ancient Christianity"

Offers a fresh understanding of Constantine's rule and of his relations with Christians. Uncovers the political motivations behind Constantine's policies and adoption of Christianity and how they were constructed to ensure the stability of the empire and fulfill Constantine's imperial duty in securing the favor of heaven

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Offers insights into that history that challenge the prevailing notions of the way it was and must be between Christians and Jews

Presents the early forms of Christianity and shows how they came to be suppressed, reformed, or forgotten. All of these groups insisted that they upheld the teachings of Jesus and his apostles

Study of religious history, addressing the issue of religion and sexuality and examining the impact of the founders of the early Christian church on the continuing development of a male-dominated guilt ethos attitude toward sexuality

Ecclesiastical history written around the 3rd century

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Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

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Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600