9780259455950 - The Ministers of Jesus Christ, Vol. 2: A Study of the Ante-Nicene Christian Literature (Classic Reprint) de Lepine, J. Foster (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins and early development of the roles and functions of Christian ministers. The author traces the evolution of the three orders of bishops, presbyters, and deacons from their origins in the apostolic era to the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, drawing on a range of early Christian writings. These texts, known as the Ante-Nicene Christian Literature, provide valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of the early Church and shed light on the development of the Christian ministry. Through careful analysis, the author demonstrates how the roles of Christian ministers gradually evolved and became more formalized, ultimately shaping the ecclesiastical structures that have endured for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.