edited by Margaret M. Mitchell and Frances M. Young ; assistant editor, K. Scott Bowie.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cambridge University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xlv, 740 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations, maps ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Cambridge history of Christianity ;
Volume Designation
v. 1.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 590-682) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Over thirty essays provide a comprehensive overview of the essential events, persons, places and issues involved in the emergence of the Christian religion in the Mediterranean world over the first three centuries. The collection traces the dynamic history from the time of Jesus through to the rise of Imperial Christianity in the fourth century. It provides a thoughtful and well-documented analysis of the diverse forms of Christian community, identity and practice that arose soon after Jesus's death, and which through missionary efforts were soon implanted throughout the Roman Empire.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Church history-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.