A Source Book for Ancient Church History

"A Source Book for Ancient Church History" by Joseph Cullen Ayer is a historical collection that pieces together original documents and helpful information about the Christian Church’s early days. Mainly, it looks at the time from when the first apostles lived up until the end of the Church's big council meetings. The book is designed to help teachers and students explore church history, especially the era when Christians were first being treated poorly, followed by the time when Constantine came to power and Christianity became the official religion. It highlights important events, like when Nero persecuted Christians and when famous apostles died, using writings from people like Eusebius to show how Christianity grew and changed despite challenges from outside and within.