Originally published in German in 1845, this seminal work by Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Christian church from its origins to the time of publication. Drawing on his deep knowledge of theology and church history, Döllinger explores the key events, figures, and doctrines that have shaped the Christian church over the centuries. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the development of Western civilization. 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.