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Title: The Catacombs of Rome, and Their Testimony Relative to Primitive Christianity

Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Catacombs of Rome, and Their Testimony Relative to Primitive Christianity" by Rev. W. H. Withrow is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the catacombs of Rome, focusing on their significance as burial sites and their insights into early Christian practices and beliefs. The book aims to illuminate the relationship between primitive Christianity and its cultural context, particularly in contrast with later Roman Catholic traditions. The opening of the book reveals the author's intent to provide a comprehensive overview of the catacombs' structure and historical significance, highlighting their role as clandestine burial sites for early Christians during times of persecution. Withrow describes the labyrinthine layout of the catacombs, the materials from which they were hewn, and their eerie atmosphere filled with the bones and artifacts of the early Christians. The author notes that despite the changes over centuries, the catacombs remain vital to understanding the conditions faced by the early Church and its place in history, thus establishing a rich foundation for the discussions that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Withrow, W. H. (William Henry), 1839-1908

EBook No.: 47532

Published: Dec 4, 2014

Downloads: 259

Language: English

Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600

Subject: Catacombs -- Italy -- Rome

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Catacombs of Rome, and Their Testimony Relative to Primitive Christianity

Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Carol Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Catacombs of Rome, and Their Testimony Relative to Primitive Christianity" by Rev. W. H. Withrow is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the catacombs of Rome, focusing on their significance as burial sites and their insights into early Christian practices and beliefs. The book aims to illuminate the relationship between primitive Christianity and its cultural context, particularly in contrast with later Roman Catholic traditions. The opening of the book reveals the author's intent to provide a comprehensive overview of the catacombs' structure and historical significance, highlighting their role as clandestine burial sites for early Christians during times of persecution. Withrow describes the labyrinthine layout of the catacombs, the materials from which they were hewn, and their eerie atmosphere filled with the bones and artifacts of the early Christians. The author notes that despite the changes over centuries, the catacombs remain vital to understanding the conditions faced by the early Church and its place in history, thus establishing a rich foundation for the discussions that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Withrow, W. H. (William Henry), 1839-1908

EBook No.: 47532

Published: Dec 4, 2014

Downloads: 259

Language: English

Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600

Subject: Catacombs -- Italy -- Rome

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.