I am currently reading the first volume of "The Baker History of the Church". The first volume published recently (in 2004) is authored by Ivor J. Davidson. It covers "The Birth of the Church" from 30 AD to 312 AD. This subject has been on interest to some goanetters.
As expected the first few chapters refers to the work of the Apostles, Paul and their helpers. I have yet to get to the post-apostle period. There is an extensive writing about the women surrounding Christ and his ministry to women - the widows, sinners and ethnic outsiders. Yet, there was only one mention of Mary Magdalene or the stuff one may read in Dan Brown's novel. Regards, GL
