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Greek Biography and Panegyric in Late Antiquity
How classical narrative models were adapted as early Christian culture took shape and developed.
A Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature to the End of the Sixth Century A. D., With an Account of the Principal Sects and Heresies (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from A Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature to the End of the Sixth Century A. D., With an Account of the Principal Sects and Heresies But the limitation of such a work to this period at once disembarrassed our pages of the mass of Teutonic, and sometimes almost pagan, names with which, after the settlement of the barbarians in Europe, we were over whelmed; and thus of itself rendered it possible to bring the work into much narrower compass. Moreover, a mass of insignificant names, which the principles of scholarly completeness obliged us to introduce into the larger Dictionary, were not needed for the wider circle now in contemplation. They were useful and necessary for ...
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A Dictionary of Early Christian Biography and Literature to the End of the Sixth Century A.D.
Discover essential, reliable 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 Literature. For anyone serious about the early church and the people who made indelible marks in its story, this is a fundamental resource.- Features reliable sketches of major Christian personalities of the first six centuries. - Analyzes the documents, creeds, and literature of the early church and its opponents. - Describes the principal sects and heretics of early Christianity, including discussions of the theological tendencies of these opponents. - Covers more than 600 years of church history in one convenient volume.
Augustine of Hippo
Classic biography, published 30 years ago. Contains new thoughts in a 2 chapter epilogue.
Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Internet version contains all the information in the 14 volume print and CD-ROM versions; fully searchable by keyword or by browsing the name index.
DICT OF CHRISTIAN BIOG & LITER
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