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The Early Church: Origins to the Dawn of the Middle Ages

E. Glenn Hinson

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An introduction to the history of the Christian church from its inception to approximately 600 C.E., this volume seeks to balance the traditional presentation of notable figures, councils, and controversies with the telling of the story of the ordinary Christian during this era. An important feature of this work is its attendance to the stories of ordinary lay Christians--particularly women--and what Christian faith meant within the overall context of their lives. Other emphases include the church's changing role in society during this period and the development of early Christian spirituality. Employing a socio-institutional approach, Hinson divides his material into five major periods: Beginnings to 70 C.E. 70-180, during which Christianity broadcast itself throughout the Roman Empire and beyond 175-313, wherein the church achieved new status and came under official scrutiny as a threat to the empire 313-400, in which the church faced the major challenge of Christianizing the empire now embracing it 400-600, when the Germanic invasions led to a rift between East and West and posed new challenges to the church's survival and growth.

Language: English

Pages: 365

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Release: December 01, 1995

ISBN: 0687006031

ISBN 13: 9780687006038

The Early Church: Origins to the Dawn of the Middle Ages

E. Glenn Hinson

3.7/5 ( ratings)

An introduction to the history of the Christian church from its inception to approximately 600 C.E., this volume seeks to balance the traditional presentation of notable figures, councils, and controversies with the telling of the story of the ordinary Christian during this era. An important feature of this work is its attendance to the stories of ordinary lay Christians--particularly women--and what Christian faith meant within the overall context of their lives. Other emphases include the church's changing role in society during this period and the development of early Christian spirituality. Employing a socio-institutional approach, Hinson divides his material into five major periods: Beginnings to 70 C.E. 70-180, during which Christianity broadcast itself throughout the Roman Empire and beyond 175-313, wherein the church achieved new status and came under official scrutiny as a threat to the empire 313-400, in which the church faced the major challenge of Christianizing the empire now embracing it 400-600, when the Germanic invasions led to a rift between East and West and posed new challenges to the church's survival and growth.

Language: English

Pages: 365

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Release: December 01, 1995

ISBN: 0687006031

ISBN 13: 9780687006038

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