Christian Epigraphy : An Elementary Treatise with a Collection of Ancient Christian Inscriptions Mainly of Roman Origin

Cambridge University Press
 9780521235945
0-521-23594-4

Originally published in 1912, this book consists of a large selection of ancient Christian inscriptions, mainly of Roman origin, together with an elementary treatise on the subject of Christian epigraphy..

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The text is particularly notable for being the creation of Orazio Marucchi (1852 1931), a prominent disciple of the great Italian archaeologist Giovanni Battista de Rossi (1822 94). Inscriptions are organised into a wide variety of classes; explanations regarding their respective source are given beneath. Additionally, there are a number of images showing inscriptions in their original form. Chiefly written for young students of the time, this remains a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in archaeology or early Christianity."