Christian Epigraphy: An Elementary Treatise

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. 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 (1822-1894). 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.

Prefaratory note
Preliminary notice
Introduction - general information
General Statement
Preliminary notes on the original sources of the study of ancient Christian epigraphy and on the bibliography concerning it. Principal collections of Christian inscriptions existing in Rome
General facts concerning Christian inscriptions
Of symbols. Interpunctuation
Metrical inscriptions
A Collection of Christian Inscriptions, Mainly from Rome, in their Various Classes
Primitive inscriptions, with primitive formulae
Doctrinal inscriptions (general features)
Inscriptions bearing on sacraments
Inscriptions relating to the doctrine of the 'Communion of Saints'
Inscriptions bearing on the organisation of the early Christian society
General information on inscriptions bearing consular dates or other chronological indications. Of the Dionysian or Vulgar era
Inscriptions selected for certain special expressions ejaculations - language bearing on the conception of a future life
The Damasian inscriptions
Appendix to the Damasian inscriptions
Illustrations of historical (non-Damasian) inscriptions from the fourth to the sixth century
'Graffiti' or inscriptions scratched by early visitors in the Roman catacombs
Appendix
Note
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Christian Epigraphy: An Elementary Treatise with a Collection of Ancient Christian Inscriptions Mainly of Roman Origin

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