Introducing Early Christianity: A Topical Survey of Its Life, Beliefs and Practices
"Presenting an accessible, well-organized and crisply written summary of life and thought in the early patristic period, Laurie Guy'sIntroducing Early Christianityhas done what should have been done a long time ago. The discussion is easy to understand without being simplistic, scholarly without being obscure. If there's a book to put into the hands of those entering this fascinating era for the first time, this is the one." (Nicholas Perrin, Wheaton College)"Laurie Guy has written an informative, accessible and interesting introduction to the world of the early Christian community. The blossoming evangelical hunger for deeper grounding in the history, beliefs, traditions and practices of the ancient church will find much needed nourishment here." (Christopher Hall, Eastern University)