The Apostolic Age

The Apostolic Age: Its Life, Doctrine, Worship and Polity by James Vernon Bartlet is a comprehensive exploration of the early Christian church, specifically the period known as the Apostolic Age. The book covers a wide range of topics including the lives of the apostles, the development of Christian doctrine, the structure of worship, and the organization of the church. The author provides historical context and analysis of the various issues faced by the early church, such as the role of women, the relationship between Jews and Gentiles, and the emergence of different factions within the church. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, examining the impact of Roman rule on the early Christian community. Overall, The Apostolic Age offers a detailed and scholarly account of the origins of Christianity and the early church, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity.1899. The author aimed at writing pure history, without staying to point out any far reaching moral. The Apostolic Age is generally taken to cover the period of forty years between the crucifixion and the destruction of the Temple. These years embrace the whole course of the two chief founders of the actual church of the 1st century: Peter, the Apostle of the Jew, and Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles.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.