The Early Church from Ignatius to Augustine

by George Hodges

Publishers:

Houghton Mifflin Company; Riverside Press

, 1915

Overview

The first four centuries of the Christian era are covered in this history of the early church. Originally a set of lectures delivered to various colleges and seminaries, George Hodges revised them for publication. He covers the Roman world, apologetics, early church organization, the Arian debate, the beginning of Eastern monasticism, and the significance of Ambrose, Chrysostom, Gregory, Augustine, Jerome, and more.

Key Features

• Explores the first four centuries of Christianity
• Covers a variety of topics and leaders in Christian thought
• Enhances study of Christianity’s beginnings

Product Details

• Title: The Early Church from Ignatius to Augustine
• Author: George Hodges
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Publication Date: 1915
• Pages: 312
• Resource Type: Monographs
• Topic: Church History

About George Hodges

George Hodges (1856–1919) was educated at Hamilton College and was dean of the Episcopal Theological School of Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was the author of numerous works, including Faith and Social Service, The Training of Children in Religion, and Christianity between Sundays.