A Dictionary of Early Christian Biography

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:<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p> • Features reliable sketches of major Christian personalities of the first six centuries.<br> • Analyzes the documents, creeds, and literature of the early church and its opponents.<br> • Describes the principal sects and heretics of early Christianity, including discussions of the theological tendencies of these opponents.<br> </p>