The Early Church from Ignatius to Augustine

Summary

This classic text gives a broad overview of the early Christian church, how it was formed, and how it dealt with the Roman empire, which was at first hostile to Christianity, and then under Constantine the Great how it came to embrace the new faith.  The author, George Hodges, also examines the many heresies that beset the church from within, and the various figures that would defend the correct definition of the faith.  The book consists of the following chapters: Chapter I: The Roman World Chapter II: The Struggle for Life Chapter III: The Defence of the Faith Chapter IV: The Organization of Religion Chapter V: The Arian Debate Chapter VI: Monasticism in the East Basil: Gregory Chapter VII: Ambrose Chapter VIII: Chrysostom Chapter IX: Monasticism in the West: Martin: Cassian: Jerome Chapter X: Augustine

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