""A Historical View of Christianity: Containing Select Passages from Scripture"" is a book written by the renowned historian Edward Gibbon in 1806. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity, from its origins in the early first century to the present day. It contains selected passages from the Bible, which Gibbon uses to illustrate the key events and ideologies that have shaped the religion.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in the history of Christianity. Gibbon begins by exploring the origins of the religion, including the life of Jesus Christ and the early Christian communities. He then moves on to discuss the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, the rise of the Catholic Church, and the development of various Christian sects and denominations.Throughout the book, Gibbon provides a critical analysis of Christianity, examining its strengths and weaknesses, as well as its impact on society and culture. He also explores the relationship between Christianity and other religions, such as Judaism and Islam.Overall, ""A Historical View of Christianity: Containing Select Passages from Scripture"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity. It provides a detailed and insightful account of the religion's development, and offers a unique perspective on its role in shaping the world we live in today.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.