The Early Church at Work and Worship, Volume 2: Catechesis, Baptism, Eschatology, and Martyrdom

by Everett Ferguson

Publisher:

Cascade

, 2014

Overview

In the second volume of this collection, Everett Ferguson delves more deeply into the later writings of the early church fathers, relying on their insight to lead readers on a journey through the rituals of ancient and modern Christianity. The continuity from the earliest times is clearly seen in his careful presentation of what early Christian thinkers believed and wrote about Catechesis, Baptism, Eschatology, and Martyrdom.

Product Details

• Title: The Early Church at Work and Worship, Volume 2: Catechesis, Baptism, Eschatology, and Martyrdom
• Author: Everett Ferguson
• Volume: 2
• Publisher: Cascade
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Christian literature, early › History and criticism; Fathers of the church; Theology › History--Early church, ca. 30-600; Baptism; Millennialism; Martyrdom › Christianity
• ISBNs: 9781608993659, 9780227174906, 9781498205528, 1608993655, 0227174909, 1498205526
• Resource ID: LLS:RLYCHRCHWRSHP02
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-08T04:53:19Z

About Everett Ferguson

Everett Ferguson (1933–) received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and served on the faculty of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, beginning in 1962, where he taught church history and Greek. He is now professor emeritus in its College of Biblical Studies and distinguished scholar-in-residence. Although he retired from full-time teaching in 1990 to devote himself to research, he occasionally teaches a few classes at ACU. He is the author of many books, including Backgrounds of Early Christianity.