Church in the Catacombs: A Description of the Primitive Church of Rome; Illustrated by Its Sepulchral Remains (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Maitland

9780331205961: Church in the Catacombs: A Description of the Primitive Church of Rome; Illustrated by Its Sepulchral Remains (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331205963 ISBN 13: 9780331205961

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore the hidden story of Rome’s early Christians through its ancient catacombs.

This richly illustrated volume guides readers through underground cemeteries, relics, and monuments that reveal how the early church lived, worshiped, and remembered its martyrs.

This edition surveys the catacombs’ history, the key inscriptions and artistic remains, and the debates that shaped modern understanding. It blends antiquarian scholarship with careful interpretation to distinguish Christian practice from pagan influences, while explaining how these subterranean spaces became a lasting testament to faith under pressure.

Learn how early Christians buried and remembered their dead in secret tunnels beneath Rome
See how inscriptions, sculptures, and art illuminate beliefs, rituals, and daily life
Understand the scholarly journey from Bosio to modern archaeologists and what their finds tell us
Discover how debates about relics, feasts, and martyr commemorations evolved over centuries

Ideal for history buffs, classicists, and readers curious about the roots of Christian heritage in a monumental city.

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