Shapers of Early Christianity

The late Roland H. Worth, Jr., was the author of many books. He lived in Richmond, Virginia.

• Table of ContentsPreface      Introduction      1. SECOND CENTURY CHRISTIANITYThe “Apostolic Fathers” Context      Clement of Rome      Second Clement      Ignatius of Antioch      Justin Martyr      Hermas      Papias      Polycarp      Melito      Bishop Victor of Rome      Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons      Perpetua and Felicity      Clement of Alexandria      2. FAITH AND IMPERIAL GOVERNMENTConstantine the Great      Flavius Julius Constantius      Julian the Apostate      Thundering Legion      Pammachius      3. THE CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITIONJulius Africanus      Gregory of Neocaesarea      Eusebius of Caesarea      Faltonia Proba      Firmicus Maternus      Aurelius Clemens Prudentius      Ephraem      Epiphanius of Salamis      4. BIBLICAL TRANSLATORS AND TEXTUAL SCHOLARSTatian      Origen      Ulfilas      Jerome      5. DEFENDERS OF ORTHODOXYCyprian of Carthage      Athanasius      Gregory of Nazianzus      Basil the Great      Ambrose      John Chrysostom      Hilary of Poitiers      Augustine of Hippo      6. PROPONENTS OF “HERETICAL” ALTERNATIVESMarcion      Tertullian      Valentinus      Felicissimus      Arius      Montanus, Maximilla, and Priscilla      Donatus      Jovinianus      Bonosus      7. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO HOLINESSAntony      Pachomius      Marcellina      Paula      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index

“Roland H. Worth, Jr. has provided a succinct overview of the first full three centuries of Christianity...[Worth’s] approach is refreshing and commendable...his biographical format sets his book apart from the more conventional, and often dry, narrative histories...should appeal to many...this book should find a readership in academic and public libraries”—Against the Grain.