ISBN: 9781528212878 - an examination of the fifteenth and sixteenth chapters of mr. gibbon's history of the decline and fall of the roman empire: in which his view of the ... the misrepresentation of the authors he cites (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical relationship between Christianity and the Roman Empire, particularly in light of critiques and challenges to Christian apologetics prevalent at the time. The author analyzes the writings of influential Christian apologists such as Tertullian, Origen, and Lactantius, highlighting their strategies for defending the Christian faith against accusations of immorality, superstition, and sedition. The book explores the ways in which these apologists sought to reconcile their beliefs with Roman law and culture, and how they attempted to counter the arguments of pagan philosophers and skeptics. Ultimately, the book sheds light on the complex and often fraught relationship between early Christianity and the Roman Empire, offering insights into the challenges faced by early Christian communities and the strategies they employed to gain acceptance and legitimacy within a hostile environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…