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BL
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847805
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Stevenson, James,1901-1983.
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| Title & Author
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The catacombs : : life and death in early Christianity /\ James Stevenson.
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| Publication Statement
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Nashville :: T. Nelson,, 1985, ©1978.
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179 pages :: illustrations ;; 25 cm
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| ISBN
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0840775008
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: 9780840775009
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| Notes
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Originally published: London : Thames and Hudson, 1978.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-170) and index.
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| Contents
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The making of the catacombs -- The history of the catacombs in antiquity -- The rediscovery of the catacombs -- The decoration of the catacombs -- The Old Testament and the catacombs -- The New Testament and the catacombs -- The burial places of heretics and schismatics -- Sicliy, Tunisia, Naples, Malta -- The life and death of the Christians.
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| Abstract
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The history of the catacombs is parallel to the history of early Christianity itself. And James Stevenson traces this crucial era with precision, bringing to light facts which are often misinterpreted or shrouded in legend. -- back cover.
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Catacombs-- Italy-- Rome.
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Catacombs.
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Christian antiquities-- Italy-- Rome.
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Christian antiquities.
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Church history-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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Antiquities.
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Catacombs.
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Christian antiquities.
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Church history-- Primitive and early church.
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Italy, Antiquities.
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Rome (Italy), Antiquities.
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Italy, Rome.
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Italy.
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| Dewey Classification
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270/.1
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| LC Classification
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DG807.4.S74 1985
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