St. Hippolytus and the Church of Rome in the Earlier Part of the Third Century

St. Hippolytus and the Church of Rome in the Earlier Part of the Third Century is a book written by Christopher Wordsworth. It is a historical account of the early Christian church in Rome, specifically focusing on the life and teachings of St. Hippolytus, a prominent figure in the church during the third century. The book explores the theological and political controversies of the time, including the rise of Gnosticism and the relationship between the Roman Empire and the Christian church. It also delves into the life and writings of St. Hippolytus, providing insights into his theology and his role in shaping the early church. Through detailed analysis of historical texts and documents, Wordsworth offers a comprehensive and informative account of the early Christian church in Rome and the influential figures who shaped its development.1853. From the newly-discovered Philosophumena. From the Preface: The present Work consists of two Parts. The former contains a Dissertation on the Authorship of the newly-discovered Philosophumena and on the Life, Times and Works of the Writer, especially in reference to Christian Doctrine, and to the Early History of the Church, particularly of the Roman Church, with some application to the circumstances of our own age. The latter Portion of the Volume is occupied with the Historical Narrative, which is contained in the Philosophumena, concerning the Church of Rome in the first quarter of the Third Century, and is the most ancient and ample record, now extant, of the condition of that Church in that early age.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.