GOGUEL, Maurice. Translated from the French by H.C. Snape THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH , London: George Allen and Unwin, 1964.Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Book in very good condition, bottom spine edge very slightly bumped, otherwise in fine condition. Dustjacket in good condition, spine tanned, 4 small closed tears at top spine edge. 610pp, including Bibliographical Notes, Indexes of Modern Authors, Ancient Sources and Names and Subjects. Its principal theme is the life and organisation of the early church. The author gives his views of the origin and development of the ministry, the sacraments and Christian ethical values. He also deals with the problem of Peter's connection with Rome and the evolution of the Roman church's supremacy. In the concluding chapter Goguel gives his views on the peculiar problem of Christianity as a historical religion, i.e. the relationship between history and theology. (Book ref. 6964) £17.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Clent Books (Est.1977) , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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