Chapter I: Front Matter

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A KEY TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHURCH HISTORY

[Ancient]

Edited by

JOHN HENRY BLUNT, M.A.

Editor of
"The Dictionary of Theology,"
"The Annotated Book of Common Prayer;"
Author of
"Household Theology," Etc. Etc.

_"This Gospel of the Kingdom shall be
preached in all the world for a witness
unto all nations._"--St. Matt. xxiv. 14

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