The Cradle of the Christ: A Study in Primitive Christianity

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The Cradle of the Christ: A Study in Primitive Christianity

by Octavius Brooks Frothingham

EN·~5 hours·17 chapters

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THE CRADLE OF THE CHRIST. - A STUDY IN PRIMITIVE CHRISTIANITY. - BY OCTAVIUS BROOKS FROTHINGHAM. - NEW YORK: G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS. 182 FIFTH AVENUE. 1877. - Copyright, G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS. 1877.

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PREFACE.

11:32
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I. FALSE POSITION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.

18:59
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II. THE MESSIAH.

37:08
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III. THE SECTS.

15:48
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IV. THE MESSIAH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT.

27:46
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V. THE FIRST CHRISTIANS.

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VI. PAUL'S NEW DEPARTURE.

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VII. THE LAST GOSPEL.

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VIII. THE WESTERN CHURCH.

1:02:43

Description

In this thoughtful investigation, the author steps into the first centuries of the Christian movement, tracing its roots back to the diverse religious landscape of the ancient Mediterranean. He treats the ancient texts and archaeological evidence with a straightforward, scientific eye, while keeping an earnest respect for the spiritual dimensions that have sustained believers for millennia. The work avoids polemics, instead offering a clear‑sighted look at how early Christian ideas formed and spread.

Beyond the historical canvas, the study asks what the fledgling faith can say to the modern world—questions of gender roles, moral authority, and the relevance of doctrine when the original scriptures are viewed through a critical lens. By comparing the church’s evolving interpretations with contemporary social concerns, the author shows how a tradition rooted in antiquity can still engage present‑day seekers. Readers will find a balanced blend of scholarly rigor and accessible narrative that invites reflection without demanding prior expertise.

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en

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~5 hours (340K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

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Produced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2011-07-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Octavius Brooks Frothingham

Octavius Brooks Frothingham

1822–1895

Born into Boston’s Unitarian world, this independent-minded preacher and writer became one of the best-known interpreters of liberal religion and Transcendentalist thought in 19th-century America.

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