The Dramatic History of the Christian Faith from the Beginnings to the Death of St. Augustine is a comprehensive book by J.J. Van Der Leeuw that provides a detailed account of the Christian faith from its inception to the death of St. Augustine. The book takes the reader on a journey through the history of Christianity, exploring its origins, development, and growth over the centuries.Van Der Leeuw's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge about Christianity. The author delves into the key events, figures, and movements that shaped the Christian faith, including the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the early church, the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, and the rise of various Christian denominations.The book also explores the social, cultural, and political contexts in which Christianity developed, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that the faith faced in different historical periods. Van Der Leeuw provides insightful analysis of the theological and philosophical debates that shaped Christian doctrine, as well as the impact of Christianity on art, literature, and other aspects of culture.Overall, The Dramatic History of the Christian Faith from the Beginnings to the Death of St. Augustine is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of Christianity, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the faith and its significance in human history.1927. A priest in the Liberal Catholic Church, Van Der Leeuw�������s book is an attempt to help others to see, as he has, the deeply interesting and dramatic features of Christian history. Contents: The Setting of the Stage; The Birth of the New Faith; St. Paul and the Spreading of the Faith; Christ or Emperor, the Age of Martyrdom; Marcion and the Gnostics: Heresy or Orthodoxy? Clement of Alexandria and the Rise of Christian Theology; Origen, the Initiate in the Mysteries of Jesus; Plotinus, the Father of Christian Mysticism; Constantine and the Triumph of Christianity; Athanasius, the Defender of the Faith; St. Augustine, the Passionate Seeker after God; and St. Augustine, the Mystic. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.