VI PREFACE. 



landmarks, and in tracing the connection between 

 what now is, and what has been. 



The present volume is designed to supply some 

 such outline. If a book of so few pages does not 

 include everything of interest and importance, it is 

 by no means surprising, when the greatness of the 

 field is considered. 



The author's hope is that it may be useful as an 

 introduction to the more careful study of standard 

 works, may serve as a text book in schools, and 

 may be helpful to those who would trace out the 

 Church's lirtage. 



