Fifth edition

Early Christian Doctrines by J.N.D. Kelly is a foundational scholarly work examining the development of Christian theology from the apostolic period through the Council of Chalcedon. Kelly’s meticulous historical analysis traces how core doctrinesincluding Christology, the Trinity, and soteriologyemerged and evolved within the early Church. This comprehensive text serves theologians, Bible scholars, and students of church history seeking rigorous, well-documented insight into patristic thought and doctrinal formation. Essential for academic study and deep theological understanding.