The Early Church

by Henry Chadwick

Examines the beginning of the Christian movement during the first centuries AD, and the explosive force of its expansion throughout the Roman world.

Genres: History, Church

304 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 1968

About the author

Henry Chadwick was a British academic, theologian and Church of England priest. A former dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford – and as such, head of Christ Church, Oxford – he also served as master of Peterhouse, Cambridge.
A leading historian of the early church, Chadwick was appointed Regius Professor at both the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. He was a noted supporter of improved relations with the Catholic Church, and a leading member of the Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission. An accomplished musician, having studied music to degree level, he took a leading part in the revision and updating of hymnals widely used within Anglicanism, chairing the board of the publisher Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd. for 20 years.

Reviews

[Alexa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very detailed book that provides great explanations of the history, however it does not provide a summary before doing a deep dive into topics. To understand what is being discussed a strong background of early church history is needed.

[Ken Montgomery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of the ones I've read, probably the most helpful overview of the early church that can be found at 300 pages or so.