This comprehensive reference work offers a wealth of information on Christian leaders, writers, and theologians throughout history. Written by Henry Wace, an eminent scholar of the Church of England, this volume provides in-depth biographical information on an array of figures, as well as critical assessments of their works and their impact on Christian thought and practice. A valuable resource for scholars and laypeople alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.