The Emperor Constantine And The History Of The Eastern Church (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425353049)

The book ""The Emperor Constantine And The History Of The Eastern Church"" written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Emperor Constantine and the history of the Eastern Church. The book explores the religious, cultural and political context of the time and provides a detailed account of the rise of Christianity under Constantine's rule. The author delves into the controversies and conflicts that arose during this period, including the Arian controversy, the Council of Nicaea and the rise of monasticism. The book also examines the impact of Constantine's reign on the development of the Eastern Church and the role of the Church in the Byzantine Empire. The author draws on a wide range of historical sources, including primary texts, archaeological evidence and contemporary accounts, to provide a rich and nuanced portrayal of this important period in Christian history. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Byzantine Empire and the development of the Eastern Church.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127117.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
ISBN-10: 1425353045
ISBN-13: 9781425353049
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d