The Global Church---The First Eight Centuries - by Donald Fairbairn (Hardcover)

The Global Church--The First Eight Centuries is a comprehensive and engaging history of the early Christian church, spanning from Pentecost to the rise of Islam.

This book offers a fresh perspective on the patristic era by highlighting the variety and unity of the global church, with a focus on Africa, Turkey, and Syria.

Fairbairn's in-depth analysis provides readers with a deeper understanding of the intellectual energy that shaped the early church, as well as its interactions with other religions, particularly Islam.

This book is an ideal introduction to the patristic era, offering a broader and more nuanced view of the early church than traditional narratives provide.

With its global perspective and engaging writing style, The Global Church--The First Eight Centuries is sure to captivate students of the early church and provide them with a new appreciation for the richness and diversity of Christian history.