Catacombs and Basilicas: Early Christians in Rome Book

Father Umberto Fasola, Rector of the "Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana", in the introductory chapter describes the early Christians of Rome nd their places of worship, the origin and structure of the catacombs, and the story of their growth, their fall into oblivion, and their rediscovery. Fabrizio Mancinelli, Assistant Curator of Medieval, Modern and Byzantine art in the Vatican Museums, organized the text chronologically, and divided it into 21 chapters, each of which describes a catacomb or a church. This book is both a history of the Christian communities and an introduction and guide for visitors to the early basilicas and principal catacombs of Rome. The 22nd chapter is dedicated to the Pio Christian Museum in the Vatican, whose fine archaeological collection contains objects discovered in the ancient Christian cemeteries.Read More