Christianity and the Christian Church of the First Three Centuries

Focusing on the formative years of Christianity, this volume explores key themes such as the integration of Christianity into world history, the teachings of Jesus, and the conflict between Jewish Christian and gentile interpretations. It examines the rise of Gnosticism and Montanism, the evolution of early doctrinal beliefs, and Christianity's interactions with paganism and the Roman state. Baur's influential work, originally published in 1860, provides a comprehensive analysis of early church history and theological development.