The book titled ""The Lives And Times Of The Most Distinguished Christian Fathers: To The Close Of The Third Century"" was written by William H. Coffin and was published in 1846. The book provides a comprehensive account of the most notable Christian fathers who lived during the first three centuries of Christianity. The author examines the lives and works of prominent Christian fathers such as Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Tertullian, and Cyprian, among others. The book provides a detailed analysis of the theological and philosophical ideas that these fathers espoused, and how they influenced the development of Christianity during its early years.The book also examines the historical context in which these fathers lived, including the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire, the rise of Gnosticism, and the debates over the nature of Christ and the Trinity. The author provides a critical analysis of the various controversies that arose during this period and how the Christian fathers responded to them.Overall, ""The Lives And Times Of The Most Distinguished Christian Fathers: To The Close Of The Third Century"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian theology during its formative years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.