Overview
For readers who want a brief yet reliable introduction to the history of the early church as well as for those who are looking for a quick review of the period, this volume furnishes a concise overview of the key events, figures, controversies, and councils essential for a proper understanding of the first seven centuries of the Christian church.Harry R. Boer provides background on the world into which the church was born, surveys the life of the church from the ministry of Jesus until 600 A.D., examines the effects of persecution and heresy on the church, explains the role of several key church leaders, and focuses specifically on the church's ongoing struggle to formulate proper doctrines of the Trinity and of Christ. Each chapter is clearly outlined and concludes with several discussion questions that enhance the book's use as a study guide for church groups or as a text in courses on early church history.
Full Product Details
Author: Harry R. Boer
Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Imprint: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9780802813398
ISBN 10: 0802813399
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 October 1976
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
New Testament Abstracts Provides a lucid and concise account of the peoples, places, institutions, events, and ideas that made a difference in the development of the Christian faith from the first through the seventh century. Restoration Review An excellent account of the early centuries of the church. . . . All the information the average Christian needs on the persecutions, heresies, and great councils. Christianity Today Offers the layman an excellent overview of the course of Christianity in the first few centuries of our era.
New Testament Abstracts Provides a lucid and concise account of the peoples, places, institutions, events, and ideas that made a difference in the development of the Christian faith from the first through the seventh century. Restoration Review An excellent account of the early centuries of the church. . . . All the information the average Christian needs on the persecutions, heresies, and great councils. Christianity Today Offers the layman an excellent overview of the course of Christianity in the first few centuries of our era.
Author Information
(1913-1999) Worked as a missionary in Nigeria for theChristian Reformed Church, was an editor and founder of theReformed Journal, and served as principal of TheTheological College of Northern Nigeria at Bukuru from 1957to 1971.
