{"product_id":"history-of-christianity-9798232303501","title":"History of Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lombard R. Connor Osa\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Lombard R. Connor, Osa\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Lombard R. Connor, Osa\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Christianity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Church Fathers and the Early Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWitness Christianity's formative years through the extraordinary lives of its founding theologians. Lombard R. Connor, OSA presents an authoritative account of the men who forged Christian doctrine amid persecution, controversy, and cultural upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Clement of Rome (96 AD) to Leo the Great (461 AD), this meticulously researched work brings to life the brilliant minds whose writings and actions established the foundations of Christian thought. Experience Ignatius of Antioch's letters written in chains, Athanasius's bold defense at Nicaea in 325 AD, and Augustine's profound conversion in Milan during 386 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive study reveals how these remarkable figures: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefended orthodox teaching against heresy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped theological concepts we still use today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated systems of Christian education and worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserved biblical truth through careful scholarship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStood firm during intense Roman persecution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith scholarly precision and engaging narrative, Fr. Lombard transports readers to Alexandria's catechetical schools, the desert monasteries of Egypt, and the dramatic Council of Chalcedon (451 AD). Each chapter reconstructs the cultural context that shaped these theological giants while demonstrating their continuing relevance for contemporary Christian practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for students, clergy, and anyone seeking deeper understanding of Christianity's intellectual heritage. This definitive work fills the gap between academic tomes and superficial overviews, providing substantial insights in accessible language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Required reading for anyone who wants to understand how Christian doctrine developed during its crucial first five centuries.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - Catholic Theological Quarterly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lombard R. Connor, Osa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47593878159511,"sku":"9798232303501","price":2185.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798232303501.webp?v=1774983783","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/history-of-christianity-9798232303501","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}