Pre-owned The Church In Ancient Society From Galilee To Gregory The Great Hardcover 9780199246953

The church in ancient society provides a full and enjoyable narrative history of the first six centuries of the christian church. Ancient greek and roman society had many gods and an addiction to astrology and divination. This introduction to the period traces the process by which christianity changed this and so provided a foundation for the modern world: the teaching of jesus created a lasting community which grew to command the allegiance of the roman emperor. Contributor: henry chadwick Brand: Oxford University Press Size: [XL]

The church in ancient society provides a full and enjoyable narrative history of the first six centuries of the christian church. Ancient greek and roman...show more