In this comprehensive work, Alfred Plummer provides a detailed account of the early history of the Christian church, including its origins, development, and spread throughout the world. Plummer examines the theological and cultural influences that shaped the church during this formative period, and analyzes the impact of key figures like St. Augustine and St. Jerome. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex history of one of the world's most influential institutions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.