Originally published: London : Thames and Hudson, 1978.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-170) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
The making of the catacombs -- The history of the catacombs in antiquity -- The rediscovery of the catacombs -- The decoration of the catacombs -- The Old Testament and the catacombs -- The New Testament and the catacombs -- The burial places of heretics and schismatics -- Sicliy, Tunisia, Naples, Malta -- The life and death of the Christians.
0
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
The history of the catacombs is parallel to the history of early Christianity itself. And James Stevenson traces this crucial era with precision, bringing to light facts which are often misinterpreted or shrouded in legend. -- back cover.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Catacombs.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Catacombs-- Italy-- Rome.
Catacombs.
Christian antiquities-- Italy-- Rome.
Christian antiquities.
Church history-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.