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The Early Christians In Rome (1911)

The Early Christians In Rome (1911)

Spence-Jones, H. D. M.

Hardcover

Ancient RomeFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1164441132
ISBN13: 9781164441137
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.98
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Early Christians in Rome is a historical book written by H. D. M. Spence-Jones and published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the early Christian community in Rome, from its origins in the first century to the end of the fourth century. The author explores the social, political, and religious context in which the early Christians lived and worked, and examines the challenges they faced as they sought to establish their faith in a hostile environment.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of early Christian life in Rome. The first section provides an overview of the historical background of Rome, including its political and religious institutions, and the social and cultural environment in which the early Christians lived. The second section examines the origins of Christianity in Rome, including the role of the apostle Peter in establishing the first Christian community in the city.The third section of the book explores the growth and development of the early Christian community in Rome, including its organization and leadership structure, its worship practices, and its relations with the wider Roman society. The fourth section looks at the challenges faced by the early Christians in Rome, including persecution, social ostracism, and opposition from other religious groups.Throughout the book, Spence-Jones draws on a wide range of historical sources, including early Christian writings, Roman legal documents, and archaeological evidence. He also provides detailed descriptions of the key figures and events in the history of the early Christian community in Rome, and offers insights into the social, cultural, and political context in which they lived.Overall, The Early Christians in Rome is a comprehensive and engaging account of the early Christian community in one of the most important cities of the ancient world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Roman Empire, or the early history of Western civilization.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.

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