Wiens, Arthur J, <br/><br/>
Historical survey of Italy as a mission field /By Arthur J. Wiens. 

 -  1958. 
 - 86 leaves ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/> Typescript.  I. Introduction  II. Description of Italy  III. From the Apostolic period to the Waldensians  IV. Origin and History of the Roman Catholic Church  V. Waldensians  Virgin Islands Other Evangelical Missions  Virgin IslandsI. Conclusion 
<br/><br/>Bibliography: leaves 84-86. 
<br/><br/>Explanation of the problem --  Reason for this thesis. Geographical --  Historical. Roman Religion --  Jewish Inhabitants in Italy --  Church at Rome --  Paul's missionary work at Rom e-- Persecution of early church and catacomb churches --  Christianity under Constantine --  Latin Church Fathers --  Christianity after Constantine. Organization of Roman Catholicism in Italy --  Pagan background of Roman Catholicism --  Present condition of Roman Catholicism in Italy. Their home --  Their origin --  Peter Waldo --  Their doctrine and life --  Their persecutions --  Their recent ministry --  Savonarola and Galileo. Baptists --  Methodists --  Brethren --  Other groups --  Post-war missions. 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Corporate Names: </label><br/>Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Missions--History.--Italy
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV4070  / .H578 1950 BV4070