THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CENTURIES by Paul McKechnie ( 9780851114798 )

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Title:

THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CENTURIES
PERSPECTIVES ON THE EARLY CHURCH

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0851114792

ISBN 13:

9780851114798

Publisher:

SPCK PUBLISHING

Pub. date:

1 July, 2001

Pages:

224

Synopsis:

In this accessible and interesting thematic study, Paul McKechnie examines what early Christians did and what happened to them, from the time of Jesus until 313 AD, when the emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. From its earliest years, Christianity got off to a flying start, attracting significant numbers. From Nero's time, persecution and illegality brought new difficulties for Christians, which persisted for nearly 250 years. Varied responses to the two-way pull of popularity and persecution led to some fragmentation. By the late second century, however, it was clear to an outside observer that the 'Great Church' was the Christian movement which mattered. Dr McKechnie offers a fresh view of how the church grew in numbers and influence, until not only legalisation of Christianity but also its official adoption became prudent policy for Rome. Key issues addressed include the dating of the New Testament and the handling of historical sources; gnosticism and Christian diversity; and the role of women.

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Imprint:

Apollos

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Non-returnable

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