A Manual Of Ecclesiastical History, From The First To The Twelfth Century (1851)

By Edmund Salusbury Foulkes and Edmund Salusbury Ffoulkes

Book Overview

A Manual of Ecclesiastical History, from the First to the Twelfth Century is a historical book written by Edmund Salusbury Ffoulkes in 1851. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Christian church from the early days of Christianity to the 12th century. Ffoulkes covers a wide range of topics, including the development of Christian doctrine, the rise of the papacy, the formation of monastic orders, and the spread of Christianity throughout Europe.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period in the history of the church. Ffoulkes begins with the apostolic age and the early church, discussing the lives of the apostles and the development of Christian communities. He then moves on to the age of the church fathers, discussing the works of theologians such as Augustine, Jerome, and Gregory the Great.Ffoulkes also covers the period of the Middle Ages, discussing the rise of the papacy and the development of the Roman Catholic Church. He describes the formation of monastic orders such as the Benedictines and the Cistercians, and the role they played in the spread of Christianity throughout Europe.Throughout the book, Ffoulkes provides detailed accounts of important events and figures in the history of the church. He includes excerpts from primary sources such as letters, sermons, and other writings, giving readers a firsthand look at the thoughts and beliefs of people from different periods in history.Overall, A Manual of Ecclesiastical History is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed understanding of the history of the Christian church from its early beginnings to the 12th century.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: 1165941538
• ISBN13: 9781165941537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"