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| The period of the Early Church began in approximately 33 A.D. with the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost and ended 280 years later in A.D. 313 with the Edict of Milan.
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Four Witnesses: The Early Church in Her Own Words
$16.95
By Rod Bennett. Disscussion of the writings of Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyons, showing a clear outline of what the early Church really believed and taught.
 
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Ides of April
$11.95
Historical fiction. A tale of intrigue and suspense for a Greek slave in a Roman household during early Christianity and the reign of Emperor Nero. Ages 12+
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The Founding of Christendom
$25.00
Volume 1 in a series by Warren Carroll. History from a Christ-centered perspective beginning with the earliest civilizations and continuing to the conversion of Constantine. Paperback. Ages 16 - adult.
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Fabiola, Church of the Catacombs
$18.00
By Cardinal Wiseman. Beautiful reprint of an 1850 original tells a fictionalized account of the Roman martyrs in the days of Sts. Pancratius, Sebastian, and Agnes. Some archaic language and difficult sentence structure, but well worth reading. My boys still talk about the characters--in glowing terms--years after having it read to them. For independent reading, ages 14+.
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The Bronze Bow
$6.95
By Elizabeth George Speare. Winner of the 1962 Newbery Medal. Historical novel set in Jerusalem at the time of Christ. A well-written tale that testifies to the power of faith and love. Ages 11+.
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Martyrs of the Coliseum
$21.00
By Rev. A.J. O'Rielly. Based on early Christian and pagan documents, this is a valuable resource on early Christian Rome. It begins with a history of the Coliseum and continues through the martyrdom of Telemachus in 400. First published in 1874. Ages 14+.
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Saint Paul the Apostle
$15.00
By Mary Fabyan Wyndeatt. Very well done and accurate life of St. Paul. The entire story is drawn from Scripture, but written in an engaging, inspiring stlye that all ages will enjoy. The place names and order of the story are so clear you can easily make a timeline and map of Paul's travels. Ages 10+.
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Beric the Briton - A Story of the Roman Invasion
$14.99
By G.A. Henty. Historical fiction. The invasion of Britain by the Roman legionaries is the setting for this story. Beric, a boy-chief of a British tribe, takes a prominent part in the insurrection against Rome under Boadicea. These efforts are useless against the mighty Roman army. For a short time, Beric and his companions continue the fight but are ultimately defeated and taken prisoners to Rome.
Through the eyes of Beric, the reader will learn of life in Rome, the gladiatorial schools, the great fire and life in Nero’s court. Date: 61 A.D. Ages 14+.
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The History of the Church
$15.95
By Eusebius. Absolutely "must" reading for every informed Catholic. The only surviving account of the Church during Her first crucial 300 years, Bishop Eusebius traces Her history from Chrsit to the conversion of Constantine. Includes a valuable Who's Who at the end and a time line of emperors, bishops and popes. Ages 14+.
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St. Christopher Coloring Book
$4.25
By Mary Fabyan Windeatt. Sixteen pages of text and sixteen pictures to color. This is far more than a coloring book. Even adults will profit from the interesting and accurate text that tells the inspiring story of St. Christopher's conversion, his encounter with Christ, and his eventual martyrdom. Ages 8+.
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The Silver Branch
$6.95
By Rosemary Sutcliffe. Historical fiction. Set in Roman Britain during the reign of Constantius, father of Constantine the Great. A story of intrigue, murder and suspense as rival powers vie for control of Britain. Ages 10+.
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The Early Church Fathers CD-ROM
$59.95
Complete content of the original thirty-eight volumes published by Scribner's and Sons, 1900. Includes the writings of Clement, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Origen, Augustine, Athanasius, Eusebius, Jerome, Church Councils, much more. Folio search function allows you to locate topics of authors quickly.
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The Age of Martyrs
$18.00
Christianity from Diocletian to Constantine (284-337). A detailed history of the later Roman persecutions, the rise of Constantine, the founding of Constantinople, the Council of Nicaea, the Battle at Milvian Bridge and the Edict of Milan. Ages 15+.
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Picture Book of Saints
$15.95
By Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. Colorful illustrations and easy to understand summaries of the lives of saints. 5-12 year olds. Hardcover. 124 pages.
Some of the saints included are: Andrew, Ambrose, Ann, Anthony, Augustine, Barbara, Basi, Benedict, Bernard, Boniface, Bridget, Catherine, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare, Cyril, Dominic, Edward, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Frances, Gabriel, George, Helen, Ignatius, Isaac, Isidore, James, Jerome, Joan, John, Joseph, Lucy, Luke, Margaret, Maria, Martin, Mary, Matthew, Maximilian, Michael, Nicholas, Patrick, Paul, Peter, Pius, Rita, Raphael, Rose, Stephen, Teresa, Thomas, Vincent.
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