Henry chadwick selected writings

rare scholarly insight into the early church -- still relevant for the church today this anthology offers a choice selection of writings by one of the twentieth century's premier church historians, sir henry chadwick. many of chadwick's considerable contributions to a fuller understanding of the early church were unpublished or not circulated widely during his lifetime, but here they are compiled in a convenient, accessible form. reflecting chadwick's wide-ranging expertise, this volume contains his essays on a variety of themes pertaining to the early church, including the emerging faith's relationship to classical culture; the interaction between piety, politics, and theology; councils in the early church; the power of music in the church; and more. as relevant for the study of early christianity today as when they were first written, chadwick's essays remain a valuable resource for better understanding the church both past and present, shedding light on ecumenical problems that still keep christians visibly divided.