Ante-Nicene Christianity

Ante-Nicene Christianity: History Of The Christian Church V2 is a comprehensive book written by Philip Schaff, a renowned theologian and historian. The book is part of a larger series that covers the history of Christianity from its inception to the present day. This particular volume focuses on the period of early Christianity before the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.Schaff provides a detailed account of the development of Christian doctrine and practice during this period, including the rise of various sects and heresies. He also explores the social and cultural context in which Christianity emerged, including the influence of Greek philosophy and Roman law.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific topic or period. Schaff draws on a wide range of sources, including primary texts and secondary scholarship, to provide a nuanced and balanced view of early Christianity.Overall, Ante-Nicene Christianity: History Of The Christian Church V2 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its early development. Schaff's meticulous research and clear writing style make this book accessible to both scholars and general readers alike.Eight volume series. Thus Tertullian tells of a company of Christians in Ephesus, who begged martyrdom from the heathen governor, but after a few had been executed, the rest were sent away by him with the words: ""Miserable creatures, if you really wish to die, you have precipices and halters enough."" Though this error was far less discreditable than the opposite extreme of the cowardly fear of man, yet it was contrary to the instruction and the example of Christ and the apostles,6 3 and to the spirit of true martyrdom, which consists in the union of sincere humility and power, and possesses divine strength in the very consciousness of human weakness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.