The Catacombs of Rome

As Illustrating the Church of the First Three Centuries

von William Ingraham Kip

216 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Catacombs of Rome: As Illustrating the Church of the First Three Centuries"" is a historical and archaeological exploration of the catacombs of Rome, which were used as burial sites by early Christians. Written by William Ingraham Kip, an American bishop and author, the book provides a detailed account of the catacombs and their significance in understanding the early Christian Church. Kip examines the inscriptions, symbols, and artwork found in the catacombs and interprets them in the context of early Christian beliefs and practices. He also discusses the historical and cultural context of the catacombs, including the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the ancient world.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.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Religion, allgemein Geschichte der Religion
• ISBN: 9781417963317
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.05.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC