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The First Christian Communities, 32 - 380 CE: Quiet Christians, Visible Martyrs, and Compelling Texts book cover

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The First Christian Communities, 32 - 380 CE Quiet Christians, Visible Martyrs, and Compelling Texts

By Joyce E. Salisbury Copyright 2024
205 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

205 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

205 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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This concise history of how the Christian Church grew between 32 and 380 focuses on the anonymous Christians who formed diverse congregations as they guided their communities through the age of the Apostles, violent martyrdoms, and to the establishment of the Roman Church. Readers will understand why people converted to Christianity in the first three centuries and learn about the rich... Read more

Introduction; 1. The Beginnings: 32-62; 2. Death and Destruction Shapes the Communities: 64-95; 3. Making Sense of the World: Christians Record Texts, ca. 70-150; 4. Christians Practice Their Faith; 5. Clash Between Romans and Christians: Second Century; 6. Christians and Martyrs in Lyon: 177; 7. North Africa, Latin Texts, and New Martyrs: 180-212; 8. Linking Politics and Religion: 212-311; 9. Constantine Establishes the Church of Power:  306-337; 10. Controlling Both Memories and Texts. 

Biography

Joyce E. Salisbury is a retired historian from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, U.S.A., and has written many books on history and religion, including the award-winning Perpetua’s Passion, Rome’s Christian Empress, and The Beast Within: Animals in the Middle Ages. Salisbury also lectures for educational networks including Wondrium, the History Channel and PBS.

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