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Handbook of General Church History

Handbook of General Church History

Kirsch, Johann Peter

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Religion General CatholicismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1025701186
ISBN13: 9781025701189
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 840
Weight: 2.54
Height: 1.67 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Handbook of General Church History provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the evolution of the Christian Church from its inception through the early twentieth century. Authored by the esteemed historian Dr. Johann Peter Kirsch, this work serves as an authoritative guide for students and scholars of ecclesiastical history. The text meticulously traces the spread of Christianity, the development of dogmatic theology, and the institutional growth of the Church within various cultural and political contexts.

Divided into clear chronological periods, the book covers the Apostolic era, the age of persecutions, the establishment of the Church under Constantine, the Middle Ages, and the challenges of the modern period. Kirsch emphasizes the continuity of the Catholic tradition while providing critical insights into the internal and external forces that shaped religious life across centuries. This volume is noted for its rigorous methodology and its ability to synthesize complex historical events into a coherent narrative. Handbook of General Church History remains a significant resource for understanding the historical foundations and global impact of the Christian faith.

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