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The History of Christianity / Consisting of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; the Adventures of Paul and the Apostles; and the Most Interesting Events in the Progress of Christianity, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

Chapter 1: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
By John S. C. Abbott
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A concise, chronological narrative recounts the origins, life, and teachings of Jesus, then follows the missionary journeys and trials of Paul and the other apostles, tracing key events, persecutions, doctrinal debates, councils, and institutional developments that shaped the faith. The account moves through succeeding centuries to survey missionary expansion, reformations, and the social and moral influence of Christianity, presenting a popular, fact-focused history intended for general readers rather than theological treatises or technical scholarship.

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Title: The History of Christianity

Author: John S. C. Abbott

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Language: English

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THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

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F. T. Stuart Eng. Boston

I am yours very truly

John S. C. Abbott.

THE
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY:

CONSISTING OF THE

LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS OF NAZARETH;

THE

ADVENTURES OF PAUL AND THE APOSTLES;

AND

The Most Interesting Events in the Progress of Christianity,

FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE PRESENT TIME.

BY

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT,

AUTHOR OF “THE MOTHER AT HOME,” “LIFE OF NAPOLEON,” “LIFE OF FREDERIC THE GREAT,” ETC.

BOSTON:

PUBLISHED BY B. B. RUSSELL, 55 CORNHILL.

PHILADELPHIA: QUAKER-CITY PUBLISHING-HOUSE.
SAN FRANCISCO: A. L. BANCROFT & CO.
DETROIT, MICH.: R. D. S. TYLER.

1872.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872,

By B. B. RUSSELL,

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

Boston:

Stereotyped and Printed by Rand, Avery, & Co.

TO THE MEMBERS OF

The Second Congregational Church and Society

IN FAIR HAVEN, CONNECTICUT,

This Volume

IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED

BY THEIR FRIEND AND PASTOR,

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.