Delve into the lives and legacies of history's most fascinating figures with this comprehensive biographical dictionary. From ancient emperors to modern visionaries, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the stories behind the people who shaped our world.
Neander was one of the greatest religious historians to have ever lived. In this abbreviated version of a larger work, he covers the current of Gnostic ideas during the formation of Christianity. This topic is important because it outlines all of the competitive beliefs that were at work at the time and how they affected the Christian struggle in both good and bad ways. This rare book may cause one to never look at Christianity in quite the same way again, due to its immense scholarship and interesting array of facts.
This impressive reference work provides a vast array of knowledge on a wide range of subjects, organized both philosophically and alphabetically. It includes contributions from many notable scholars of the early 19th century. Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world around them will find this book indispensable.