""College Lectures On Ecclesiastical History"" is a book written by William Bates and published in 1852. The book is a collection of lectures given by the author on the history of the Christian church, covering the period from the apostolic age to the Reformation. Bates provides a detailed account of the development of the church, including its organization, doctrines, and practices. He also discusses the major events and figures that shaped the course of Christian history, such as the Council of Nicaea, the rise of monasticism, and the Protestant Reformation. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for use as a textbook in college-level courses on church history. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Christian history, as well as anyone interested in the development of the Christian church over time.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.