The Early Christians: After the Death of the Apostles - Eberhard Arnold - Hardcover - 2d ed.

Ever wonder what Christianity was like before the churches got hold of it? Here are vital portraits of the early church drawn in the words of its own members, with additional material from a variety of contemporary sources: pagans and persecutors, politicians and emperors.A sourcebook of original writings with extensive historical notes. Includes extrabiblical sayings of Jesus; writings of Origen, Tertullian, Polycarp, Clement of Alexandria, Irenaeus, and many others; topical index, selected bibliographies, and illustrations of early Christian symbols.Larry D. Fourman, Ministers Book ClubAn invaluable resource for preaching, worship, teaching, and personal devotions.Arnold, Eberhard is the author of 'The Early Christians: After the Death of the Apostles - Eberhard Arnold - Hardcover - 2d ed.' with ISBN 9780874861105 and ISBN 0874861101.