The output of Christian literature between c.100 and c.400 represents one of the most influential periods of textual oeuvres in any religion. Written mainly in Greek, Latin and Syriac, it emanated from all parts of the early Christian world and helped extend its boundaries. This History offers a systematic account of that literature and its setting. The work of individual writers is considered alongside three general essays that survey the social, cultural and doctrinal context within which Christian literature arose. "Critical new finds such as the Nag Hammadi texts and the Tura papyri find full discussion here. This volume is a welcome addition. Highly recommended." G.M. Smith, Delaware County Community College, CHOICE "The information it does contain is clear, concise and useful." - Studies in Religion Ayse Tuzlak, University of Calgary "Is there a publisher of theological works that better executes the historical survey of literature than Cambridge University Press? I doubt it. One approaches this present volume with high expectations. Happily, one is not disappointed." - Theology Today C. Clifton Black, Princeton Theological Seminary A systematic account of Christian literature in the period c.100–c 400. Frances Young is Emerita Professor of Theology, University of Birmingham. Lewis Ayres is Associate Professor of Historical Theology at the Candler School of Theology and Graduate Division of Religion, Emory University. Andrew Louth is Professor of Patristic and Byzantine Studies at the University of Durham. Used Book in Good Condition