A Dictionary of Early Christian Biography

Discover essential, realible information on over 800 Christian personalities, groups, and literature to the end of the sixth century A.D. in this unique, concise volume. It includes descriptions of the principal sects and heresies that challenged orthodox Christianity on several fronts during the early years. A remarkably comprehensive work, this volume evolved from the distinguished four-volume Dictionary of Christian Biography and Litrrature. For anyone serious abaut the early church and the people who made indelible marks in its story, this is a fundamental recource. Features reliable sketches of major Christian personalities of the first six centuries. Describes the principal sects and heretics of early Christianity, including discussions of the teological tendencies of the opponents. Analyzes the documents, creeds, and literature of early church and its opponents. Cover more than 600 years of church history in one convenient volume.