Seven junior assistants were appointed to compile extracts from early Christian writers and historians in accordance with a fixed plan; two more mature scholars acted as "architects", grouped the material, and submitted it to the editors. When approved, the materials were worked up into chapters and again submitted before the final form was fair-copied.
Seven junior assistants compiled extracts from early Christian writers and historians according to a plan; two more experienced scholars acted as "architects," organized the material, and submitted it for review. After approval, the materials were structured into chapters and then resubmitted before being finalized by fair-copiers.