In his history of the early Christian church, John Wesley Hanson advances the view that Universalism - the belief that all humankind will ascend to heaven - was the initial, accepted doctrine of Christianity. A methodically argued and superbly written treatise which cites various pieces of evidence written and artistic, this book presents the various creeds of early Christianity in a manner vivid and engaging. The author for instance demonstrates how notions such as endless punishment were a later addition in deep contrast with the earlier Gnostic era teachings. The first centuries of the Christian church were filled with transition and change. The earliest Bible and saint-written texts were in Greek; it was only after the conversion of Emperor Constantine that Christians - liberated from Rome's persecutions - began to write their texts in Latin. This linguistic change alone was, according to Hanlon, the root of great upheaval.
| Author: John Wesley Hanson |
| Publisher: Lulu.com |
| Publication Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
| Number of Pages: 146 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback/Literary Collections |
| ISBN-10: 1387977598 |
| ISBN-13: 9781387977598 |
