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Europe and the Faith Chapter 2
In which we explore the character and social position of the Catholic Church in the Roman Empire during the late second and third centuries, as seen through the eyes of a provincial senator in a city like Lyons. This Church appears as a distinct and disciplined organism, growing amidst the complexities of imperial society, defined by its own hierarchy, doctrines, and a surprising unity that sets it apart from the surrounding religious and social customs.
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