ISBN10: 0521460832, ISBN13: 9780521460835, [publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge] Hardcover Hardcover. The writings of the Church Fathers form a distinct body of literature that shaped the early church and built upon the doctrinal foundations of Christianity established within the New Testament. Christian literature in the period c. 100-c. 400 constitutes one of the most influential textual oeuvres of any religion. Written mainly in Greek, Latin and Syriac, Patristic literature emanated from all parts of the early Christian world and helped to extend its boundaries. The History offers a systematic account of that literature and its setting. The work of individual writers in shaping the various genres of Christian literature is considered, alongside three general essays, covering distinct periods in the development of Christian literature, which survey the social, cultural and doctrinal context within which Christian literature arose and was used by Christians. This is a landmark reference book for scholars and students alike. Christian literature in the period c.100c.400 constitutes one of the most influential textual oeuvres of any religion. The History offers a systematic account of that literature, considering the works of individual writers and surveying the social, cultural and doctrinal context within which Christian literature arose. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. ...
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Cambridge University Press 2004 Hard cover New A systematic account of Christian literature in the period c.100-c 400. Editor(s): Young, Frances Margaret; Ayres, Dr. Lewis; Louth, Andrew. Num Pages: 566 pages, 1 map 1 table. BIC Classification: DSBB; HPCA; HRCC1; HRCC2; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1026. 2004. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.

ISBN10: 0521460832, ISBN13: 9780521460835, [publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge] Hardcover Hardcover. The writings of the Church Fathers form a distinct body of literature that shaped the early church and built upon the doctrinal foundations of Christianity established within the New Testament. Christian literature in the period c. 100-c. 400 constitutes one of the most influential textual oeuvres of any religion. Written mainly in Greek, Latin and Syriac, Patristic literature emanated from all parts of the early Christian world and helped to extend its boundaries. The History offers a systematic account of that literature and its setting. The work of individual writers in shaping the various genres of Christian literature is considered, alongside three general essays, covering distinct periods in the development of Christian literature, which survey the social, cultural and doctrinal context within which Christian literature arose and was used by Christians. This is a landmark reference book for scholars and students alike. Christian literature in the period c.100c.400 constitutes one of the most influential textual oeuvres of any religion. The History offers a systematic account of that literature, considering the works of individual writers and surveying the social, cultural and doctrinal context within which Christian literature arose. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. ...
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