A Historical View Of Christianity: Containing Select Passages From Scripture (1806)

By Edward Gibbon, Voltaire, Henry St. John

Book Overview

""A Historical View of Christianity: Containing Select Passages from Scripture"" is a book written by Edward Gibbon in 1806. The book provides a historical perspective on Christianity, drawing upon select passages from scripture. Gibbon, a renowned historian, offers a critical analysis of the religion's evolution, from its origins in the Roman Empire to its spread throughout Europe and beyond. He examines the role of key figures in the development of Christianity, including the apostles, bishops, and popes, and explores the impact of political and social factors on the religion's growth. The book offers a comprehensive overview of Christianity's place in history, and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, history, and philosophy.With A Commentary By Edward Gibbon.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166443531
• ISBN13: 9781166443535
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"