Christianity and the Christian Church of the First Three Centuries

The book explores the emergence of Christianity in world history, focusing on the teachings of Jesus and the early tensions between Jewish and Gentile interpretations of Christianity. It examines the resolution of these tensions through the concept of the Catholic Church, as well as the challenges posed by Gnosticism and Montanism. Additionally, it delves into the development of doctrine during the first three centuries, and analyzes Christianity's interaction with the pagan world and the Roman state, highlighting its moral and religious significance.