Publisher's Synopsis
First published in 1897, "A Sketch of the History of the Apostolic Church" provides a detailed account of the early Christian church from the death of Jesus through the end of the first century. Oliver Joseph Thatcher offers thorough analysis of the religious and political landscape of the time, examining the first church councils and the development of orthodox Christian beliefs. This meticulously researched work is a must-read for scholars and students of early Christian history.
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