SynopsisExcerpt from The Church of the First Three Centuries: Or, Notices of the Lives and Opinions of Some of the Early Fathers, With Special References to the Doctrine of the Trinity; Illustrating Its Late Origin and Gradual Formation This work has two Objects; the one indicated by its present title, and another connected with the circumstances of its origin. It was published in 1860, but considerable portions of it had appeared in the American Christian Examiner at various times during the thirty years preceding, in the form Of articles relating generally to early Christian antiquity. Readers will not be surprised, therefore, to find in the book much of a miscellaneous character. Dr. Abbot says, in a review of the first edition, A large part Of Dr. Lamson's work, and what 'to many may prove the most attractive part Of its contents. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works., Excerpt from The Church of the First Three Centuries: Or, Notices of the Lives and Opinions of Some of the Early Fathers, With Special References to the Doctrine of the Trinity; Illustrating Its Late Origin and Gradual Formation The title prefixed to the present work sufficiently indicates it purpose. Of the articles contained in it, some have a more direct reference to the opinions of Christian antiquity, respecting the Son and the Spirit, than others. In some, this topic is most largely dwelt upon; in one or two, it is but slightly noticed; in all, it receives more or less attention. As to the other matter contained in the volume, historical and biographical, or such as relates to the opinions, usages, and social habits, which marked the early ages, and the merits and defects of the Fathers as critics and expositors, it is sufficient to say, that I have proceeded on the supposition, that its introduction would enhance the value and interest of the work. I have not written as the organ of any party. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.