Origins to Constantine - Mitchell, Margaret Mary, 1956-; Young, Frances M., (Frances Margaret); Bowie, K. Scott (Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006)
The political, social, and religious setting -- The Jesus movements -- Community traditions and self-definition -- Regional varieties of Christianity in the first three centuries -- The shaping of Christian theology -- 'Aliens' become citizens : towards imperial patronage.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 590-682) and index.
Keywords: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.