Explore the early history of the Catholic Church with this comprehensive guide by Thomas Wimberley Mossman. From its humble beginnings in the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to its emergence as a powerful global institution, Mossman provides a detailed overview of the key events and figures that shaped the Church's early development. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in early Christian history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.