A Public Faith: From Constantine to the Medieval World AD 312-600
Volume 2: The Monarch History of the Church
by Ivor J. Davidson
GoodBookStall Review:
This volume represents another attempt by Davidson to encapsulate 300 years of Christian tradition in just under 500 pages. Like the first volume in this series, the style is highly engaging. Davidson's deliberate attempt to minimise the number of footnotes allows the text to flow and the reader's attention is maintained throughout. This is testament to his skill at constructing a narrative that excites and interests, and the book represents an accessible introduction to Church history. Moreover, the extensive bibliography provides
Reviewer: Tim Gibson (28/09/05)
This volume represents another attempt by Davidson to encapsulate 300 years of Christian tradition in just under 500 pages. Like the first volume in this series, the style is highly engaging. Davidson's deliberate attempt to minimise the number of footnotes allows the text to flow and the reader's attention is maintained throughout. This is testament to his skill at constructing a narrative that excites and interests, and the book represents an accessible introduction to Church history. Moreover, the extensive bibliography provides
Reviewer: Tim Gibson (28/09/05)
