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Interest in the ways of the early church has never been more intense. What did early Christians believe about the divinity of Christ? What did they think about resurrection? How did they regard John the Baptist? What were the beliefs of those who sat at the feet of Jesus' disciples? Now, for the first time, a unique dictionary has been developed to furnish ready answers to these questions and others like them. David W. Bercot has painstakingly combed the writings of these early Christian leaders and categorized the heart of their thinking into more than 700 theological, moral, and historical topics to create this book.Wonderfully suited for devotional or thematic study as well as sermon illustration, this resource offers a window into the world of the early church and affords a special opportunity to examine topically the thoughts of men like Clement of Rome, Ignatius, and Polycarp, who were students of the original apostles, as well as the thoughts of other great lights in the life of the early church such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Tertullian. For anyone interested in historic Christianity, this book cannot be overlooked. This book features:Relevant comments on key Christian concepts from prominent figures such as Origen, Clement of Alexandria, Clement of Rome, and Hippolytus Key biblical verses associated with each topic Brief definitions of unfamiliar terms or concepts A 'Who's Who' of AnteNicene Christianity to put in context the ancient Christian writers Discussion of more than 700 key theological, moral, and historical topics Strategic crossreferences to related topics A topical index to the writings of the AnteNicene Fathers
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs'? A: The book primarily focuses on the beliefs of early Christians regarding key theological, moral, and historical topics, offering insights into their understanding of concepts such as the divinity of Christ and resurrection.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of 'A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs' is David W. Bercot.
- Q: How many topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers more than 700 key theological, moral, and historical topics related to early Christian beliefs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, devotional use, and thematic exploration of early Christian thought.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1997.
- Q: Does the book include cross-references to related topics? A: Yes, it includes strategic cross-references to related topics to enhance understanding.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: The book provides key biblical verses associated with each topic, brief definitions of unfamiliar terms, and a 'Who's Who' of Ante-Nicene Christianity.
- Q: Can this book be used for sermon illustrations? A: Yes, the resource is well-suited for sermon illustrations and devotional study.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book has a total of 736 pages.