The Fathers of Church

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Summary: "A Documented Pantheon of the Early Church Fathers"
Review: Hans Von Campenhausen, the former chair of ecclesiastical studies at the University of Heidelberg, has in this work compiled an in-depth biographical study of the Greek and Latin Fathers of the Church. The approach taken by Von Campenhausen is not strictly 'historical,' but in a sense places an emphasis on the personality and thought of the Church Fathers. It depicts the intellectual aims and achievements of the Church Fathers within the context of their own time. The colorful accounts of these orthodox writers, composed by Von Campenhausen, will impart a lasting image of the thinkers that championed the Christian faith. This book will be an invaluable resource for the scholar and student alike. This work is a definite companion to aid anyone who to wishes to find a comprehensive yet succint guide into the theological and ecclesiastical milieu of the early church.