A History of the Christian Councils, From the Original Documents; Volume 1

This book provides a comprehensive study of the Christian councils, as described in original documents. Starting from the earliest councils of the church up until the fifteenth century, Hefele examines the historical and political contexts of each council, as well as the theological debates that took place. This book is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the development of Christian doctrine and the role that church councils played in it.