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100	1		_aAyer, Joseph Cullen, _d1866-1944
245	1	2	_aA Source Book for Ancient Church History
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-04-02
520			_a"A Source Book for Ancient Church History" by Joseph Cullen Ayer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a compilation of primary sources and illustrative material on the history of the Christian Church, focusing on the period from the Apostolic Age to the end of the Conciliar Period. It aims to support teaching and study in ecclesiastical history, making it accessible to both instructors and students interested in early Christianity. The opening of this work provides foundational context by establishing a framework for the study of ancient Christianity divided into two major periods: the time when the Church existed under the heat of persecution and its subsequent establishment as the State religion following Constantine's rise to power. Ayer outlines the significance of primary sources in understanding the historical conditions of the Church and references notable events like the Neronian persecution and the deaths of prominent apostles. He emphasizes the role of early documents, including accounts from Eusebius and other church fathers, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how early Christianity evolved and spread in the face of both external challenges and internal developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChurch history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Sources
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24979
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