Project Gutenberg 2007-07-07 Public domain in the USA. 194 Blunt, John Henry 1823 1884 A Key to the Knowledge of Church History (Ancient) E-text prepared by Al Haines "A Key to the Knowledge of Church History (Ancient)" by John Henry Blunt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide readers with a concise overview of the origins, development, and state of the Christian Church up until the end of the 15th century. It focuses on skirting the complexities of pre-Reformation Church history while emphasizing the main truths and principles that will guide further exploration of the subject. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of the Church, describing it in both its external and spiritual dimensions. The Church is portrayed as both a corporate entity and a mystical body united under Christ. Initial discussions center on the foundation of the Church among the Jews, particularly highlighting the significance of key events such as the establishment of Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. Blunt also begins to outline the role of the Apostles, particularly Peter, in laying the foundation for the Church, emphasizing the transformative impact of the Holy Spirit on their ministry following Pentecost. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Church history -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 BR Text Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Religious 375029 2025-08-09T08:30:21.934170 text/html 352955 2007-07-07T14:35:24 text/html 208002 2025-08-09T08:30:31.612003 application/epub+zip 212811 2025-08-09T08:30:25.895012 application/epub+zip 189429 2025-08-09T08:30:24.357178 application/epub+zip 450134 2025-08-09T08:30:35.327966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418467 2025-08-09T08:30:30.446017 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380336 2022-09-10T10:35:45.579175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290665 2025-08-09T08:30:20.375596 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290527 2007-07-07T14:34:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290557 2007-07-07T14:34:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19098 2025-08-09T08:30:35.497964 application/rdf+xml 18087 2025-08-09T08:30:24.889060 image/jpeg 3957 2025-08-09T08:30:24.626028 image/jpeg 103176 2007-07-07T14:34:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 103186 2007-07-07T14:34:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 196008 2025-08-09T08:30:21.996073 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia