Encyclopedia of the early church

Name: Encyclopedia of the early church
ISBN: 0195208927

By Angelo Di Berardino

This comprehensive reference work opens the door to understanding Christianity's remarkable transformation during its most formative centuries. Angelo Di Berardino presents a scholarly exploration of how a small religious movement grew from humble beginnings into a dominant force that would shape Western civilization.

Spanning the first eight centuries of Christian history, this encyclopedia offers readers a detailed map of early Christianity's evolution. You'll discover the people, ideas, and pivotal moments that defined this crucial period, from the church's origins through its expansion across Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. The work examines the development of core doctrines and creeds while also addressing the heresies and controversies that challenged early believers.

Beyond theological matters, this resource illuminates the broader cultural impact of early Christianity. You'll explore the artistic expressions, archaeological discoveries, and geographical spread that reveal how faith manifested in daily life. The encyclopedia also delves into the rise of monasticism and ascetic practices that became central to Christian spirituality.

Whether you're seeking to understand the historical foundations of Christian thought or exploring how spiritual movements develop and flourish, this work provides essential insights. Scholars from multiple disciplines contribute their expertise, creating a multifaceted view of Christianity's formative era that speaks to historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the evolution of spiritual traditions.

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Early Christian literature
✓ Explore Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca
✓ Explore Church history, primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
✓ Explore Early church
✓ Explore Italian
✓ Explore Christianity and culture
✓ Explore Church history
✓ Explore Christianity

Topics

Early Christian literature Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca Church history, primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Early church Italian Christianity and culture Church history Christianity Fathers of the church History Christian literature, Early -- Dictionaries -- Primitive and early church 30-600 -- Dictionaries -- Italian Dictionaries Christian literature, early, indexes, topical

Details

Published: 1992
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN-10: 0195208927
Language: EN

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