A Historical View of Christianity: Containing Select Passages from Scripture (1806)

""A Historical View of Christianity"" is a book written by Edward Gibbon in 1806. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity, from its origins in the early days of the Roman Empire to the present day. The book contains select passages from scripture, which are used to illustrate key points in the history of the religion. Gibbon's writing is characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to synthesize complex information into a clear and concise narrative. He explores the various schisms and controversies that have arisen within Christianity over the centuries, as well as the religion's interactions with other cultures and belief systems. Overall, ""A Historical View of Christianity"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this influential religion.With A Commentary By Edward Gibbon.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.