Lectures Upon the Ecclesiastical History of the First Three Centuries, From the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, to the Year 313 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Burton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266553621 ISBN 13: 9780266553625

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of early Christianity through accessible lectures that illuminate the first three centuries.

This edition presents Edward Burton’s scholarly yet readable lectures on ecclesiastical history from the crucifixion to the year 313. Framed as a continuation of study on the Acts of the Apostles, the work invites readers to understand how early church leaders, councils, and events shaped Christian practice and belief. The author guides readers through chronology, key figures, and the development of church structure with careful attention to historical context.

• Clear connections between events in early Christian history and the narratives in the Acts of the Apostles
• Conversations about chronology, political context, and the growth of Christian communities
• Insight into the wider Roman world and how it influenced early Christianity
• Notes on sources and historical reasoning to help readers evaluate the period

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, scholarly introduction to early church history that remains accessible to general readers and students alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266553621
• ISBN 13: 9780266553625
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 708