| Christian Classics Ethereal Library |
| http://www.ccel.org/fathers.html |
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This well known and valuable site contains the entire Nicene/Post Nicene Father series (with free supplemental material to the series), as well as a treasure-trove of other material including the Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge. |
| De Imperatoribus Romanis |
| http://www.roman-emperors.org/ |
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(taken from the introductory page) An online dictionary of Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine XI Palaeologus (1449-1453). The encyclopedia consists of (1) an index of all the emperors who ruled during the empire’s 1500 years, (2) a growing number of biographical essays on the individual emperors, (3) family trees (“stemmata”) of important imperial dynasties, (4) an index of significant battles in the empire’s history, (5) a growing number of capsule descriptions and maps of these battles, and (6) maps of the empire at different times. Wherever possible, these materials are cross-referenced by live links. These contents are supplemented by an ancient and medieval atlas, a link to a virtual catalog of Roman coins, and other recommended links to related sites. The contents of DIR have been prepared by scholars but are meant to be accessible to non-specialists as well. They have been peer- reviewed for quality and accuracy before publication on this site. |
| Documenta Catholica Omnia |
| http://www.documentacatholicaomnia.eu/ |
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Many early Christian texts have been digitized for this site. Most of them are taken from older editions with expired copyrights. |
| Early Christian Writings (temporarily suspended) |
| http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/ |
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This site contains bibliographies, and links to online resources on a range of topics dealing with the early church. |
| The Great Stemma |
| http://www.piggin.net/stemmahistoryTOC.htm |
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This site, created by Jean-Baptiste Piggin, provides information on the history of the Great Stemma (a chart of Roman history and biblical genealogy), complete with graphic reconstructions. His paper argues that it dates from before 427. |
Syriac Tools and Resources
A website that compiles resources and information for working with biblical Syriac texts.
| The Tertullian Project |
| http://www.tertullian.org/ |
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This site contains studies, texts, and translations of Tertullian, who was a third-century Christian Latin writer. But they also have a page devoted to other fathers which contains many translations of fourth-century works. . |
GlenThompson on 07 Feb 2009 at 12:05 pm #
Thanks for tipping us off to the new Freeman book. We will check it out.
As for good books on the 4th century, I can’t think of one in particular. Do look at some on our recommended reading list. The appropriate chapters of Henry Chadwick’s The Early Church would give a good overview. I can’t think of a good secular acount off the top of my head.
Tom Wiseman on 04 Feb 2009 at 2:11 pm #
What do you think of Charles Freeman’s book “A.D. 381″ ? Was there peace and tranquility in the empire after the “Edict of Toleration” in 313 A.D. ? Was there no harmony amoung the religions of the empire at the time ?
Sincerely, Tom Wiseman
p.s. Is there any books on the 4th century A.D. ?