Publisher's Synopsis
A History of the Church: From the Edict of Milan, A. D. 313, to the Council of Chalcedon, A. D. 451 is a book written by William Bright in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian Church during the period from the Edict of Milan in 313 to the Council of Chalcedon in 451.The Edict of Milan was a decree issued by the Roman Emperor Constantine that granted religious toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire. This marked a significant turning point in the history of Christianity, as it allowed the religion to flourish and grow.The Council of Chalcedon was a major ecumenical council of the Christian Church that took place in 451. The council was called to resolve theological disputes about the nature of Christ and his relationship to God.In between these two events, the Christian Church underwent significant changes and developments. The book covers the major events, figures, and theological debates that shaped the Church during this period.William Bright was a prominent Anglican theologian and historian who was known for his expertise in Church history. His book is considered a classic work in the field of Church history and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
