The Second phase is an elaborate Compendium of Church History by Rev. John A. Dillon. This Phase covers a vast period, that is to say, Ancient Times, Middle Ages and Modern Times (A.D. 33 to the then present day, i.e., A.D. 1916). All the respective Times have been detailed by its demarcation in Epochs. Each Epoch covers a relevant time period, meticulously submitting History of that particular age. The period of Ancient Times starts with the 'Foundation of the Church' and ends with 'Coronation of Charlemagne. Period of Middle Ages begins with the 'Restoration of the Western Empire' and elaborates till the 'Rise of Protestantism'. Lastly, the then period of Modern Times exhaustively spells out from the 'Rise of Protestantism', the 'French and goes upto A.D. 1916.
As Rev. J.L. (John Lancaster) Spalding the then Bishop of Peoria, himself concluded in the Preface of the Book, revealing the truth about Author's sole aim "to supply Catholic schools with a complete text-book of sacred History". Further, the Author believes that Christianity as a religion cannot have any right theory and it can be understood only when it is clearly defined by means of authentic History. This piece of Work is an endeavor to rightly bring to light the deeds rather than the thoughts of Christian Religion.
This is an exceptional and a complete Book in itself as it encapsules Bible and Church History; thereby covering 6000 years of heritage (4004 B.C. to A.D. 1916). It incorporates the Origin, History, and Development on the concerned subjects in layman language; also equipped with a quick reference guide in the form of Pronouncing Vocabulary for beginners and novice learners. It covers subjects like History, Christianity, Theology in general, and Biography of Lord Jesus Christ. The Book, is a must read for Christian Laity, Church Clergies, General Readers, Students and Researchers
Rev. John A. (John Andrew) Dillon (1878?-1926) was the Superintendent of Parish Schools, Newark, New Jersey. Other than providing a Compendium on Church History in this Book, he also compiled and edited a Book titled 'Moments with the Consoling Christ: Prayers Selected from Thomas a Kempis"
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