Publisher's Synopsis
Characteristics of the Early Church is a book written by John J. Burke in 1899. The book explores the early Christian church and its characteristics during the first century. The author analyzes the early church's structure, leadership, and practices, including baptism, the Eucharist, and the role of women.Burke provides a historical perspective on the early church and its growth, highlighting the challenges and conflicts it faced. He also examines the church's relationship with the Roman Empire and how it influenced the development of Christianity.The book is written in a scholarly style and includes references to primary sources, such as the New Testament and the writings of early church fathers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of the early church.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.