On the History of Early Christianity

Friedrich Engels (1820–1895) was a German philosopher, social scientist, and political theorist who, along with Karl Marx, co-authored some of the most influential works in the field of political philosophy. Engels was born on November 28, 1820, in Barmen, Prussia (now in Germany), and he died on August 5, 1895, in London.

Engels came from a wealthy industrialist family and was able to pursue intellectual interests. He became associated with radical and socialist ideas during his time in Man...