A Dictionary of Early Christian Biography - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1565634608 ISBN 13: 9781565634602

Publisher: Hendrickson Pub, 1999

Synopsis

Discover essential, reliable information on over 800 Christian personalities, groups, and literature to the end of the sixth century A.D. in this unique, concise volume. It includes descriptions of the principal sects and heresies that challenged orthodox Christianity on several fronts during the early years. A remarkably comprehensive work, this volume evolved from the four-volume Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature. For anyone serious about the early church and the people who made indelible marks in its story, this a fundamental resource.

About this title

About the Author:

Henry Wace (1836-1924), former Dean of Canterbury and noted turn-of-the century scholar, author, and editor, is especially known for his work on the four-volume Dictionary of Christian Biography and with Philip Schaff on the fourteen-volume Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series.

William Piercy was a church historian and editor who lived during the early twentieth century.

Review:

"This book should be in any pastor, scholar, teacher, professor, or student's library. It is a comprehensive guide to over 800 Christian personalities, groups, and literature from the time of Christ to the end of the sixth century, from Abercius to Zosimus....Buy and use this helpful reference book!"
"--Online reviewer

About this edition

• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1565634608
• ISBN 13: 9781565634602
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1040
• Editor: Wace Henry, Piercy William C.