Universalism: The Prevailing Doctrine Of The Christian Church During Its First Five Hundred Years is a book written by John Wesley Hanson and published in 1899. The book explores the concept of universalism in Christianity and argues that it was the prevailing doctrine of the early Christian church for the first five hundred years of its existence. Hanson examines the writings of early Christian theologians such as Origen, Clement of Alexandria, and Gregory of Nyssa, among others, to support his argument. He also discusses the influence of Greek philosophy on early Christian thought and how it contributed to the development of universalism.The book provides a historical perspective on the concept of universalism and its evolution within Christianity. It challenges the traditional view that universalism is a modern or liberal interpretation of Christianity and asserts that it has deep roots in the early Christian church.Overall, Universalism: The Prevailing Doctrine Of The Christian Church During Its First Five Hundred Years is a scholarly work that offers a unique perspective on the history of Christianity and its theological beliefs. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, as well as anyone interested in the history of Christian thought.With Authorities And Extracts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.