The Church In The Catacombs (1846)

By Charles Maitland

Book Overview

The Church In The Catacombs is a historical book written by Charles Maitland and first published in 1846. The book covers the early Christian church's history and its struggles during the Roman Empire's persecution. It highlights the role of the catacombs in Rome as a refuge for Christians to worship and bury their dead. Maitland explores the architecture and artwork of the catacombs and how they reflect the early Christian beliefs and practices. The book also delves into the lives of notable Christian figures who lived during this period, such as Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The Church In The Catacombs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early Christian history, the Roman Empire, and the role of the catacombs in preserving Christianity during a time of persecution.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: 1437311954
• ISBN13: 9781437311952
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"