The Cambridge History of Christianity Augustine Casiday and Frederick W. Norris is an English-language study book that examines the rapid transformation of Christianity in late antiquity. This reference work is intended for higher education students and professionals interested in developments in church history.
The book addresses the 'Golden Age' of patristic Christianity, in which Christianity grew after periods of persecution into a religion supported by imperial government and ultimately dominant within the Roman Empire. The articles highlight diverse aspects such as art, society, literature, philosophy, politics, and religious interactions.
In addition to the rise of the Great Church within the empire, attention is also given to Christian communities outside the borders of the Roman Empire. This multidisciplinary overview goes beyond simplistic oppositions and offers an inclusive view of the varied practices and theories from this period.
Topics in this volume connect with themes within Christianity, History of religion, and RELIGION / Christianity / General.
Series: Cambridge History of Christianity – Volume 2