A Brief Introduction To Christianity

Author : Tim Dowley
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506450339

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A Brief Introduction to Christianity by Tim Dowley Pdf

This brief introduction to Christianity is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Christianity with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Christian beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary. It is ideal for courses on Christianity and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.

Author : Tim Dowley
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506450315

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A Brief Introduction to Buddhism by Tim Dowley Pdf

This brief introduction to Buddhism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Buddhism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Buddhist beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary. It is ideal for courses on Buddhism and Asian religions and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.

Author : Linda Woodhead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 0191780944

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Christianity by Linda Woodhead Pdf

This is a short, accessible analysis of Christianity that focuses on its social and cultural diversity as well as its historical dimensions.

Author : Joseph Ratzinger
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681492681

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Introduction to Christianity by Joseph Ratzinger Pdf

Revised Edition One of Cardinal Ratzinger's most important and widely read books, this volume is a revised second edition with an improved translation and an in-depth 20 page preface by the Cardinal. As he states in the preface, since this book was first published over 30 years ago, many changes and significant events have occurred in the world, and in the Church. But even so, he says he is firmly convinced that his fundamental approach in this book is still very timely and crucial for the spiritual needs of modern man. That approach puts the question of God and the question about Christ in the very center, which leads to a "narrative Christology" and demonstrates that the place for faith is in the Church. Thus, this remarkable elucidation of the Apostle's Creed gives an excellent, modern interpretation of the foundations of Christianity. Ratzinger's profound treatment of Christianity's basic truths combines a spiritual outlook with a deep knowledge of Scripture and the history of theology.

Author : Stephen Tomkins
Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780745957388

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A Short History of Christianity by Stephen Tomkins Pdf

Worshipped by 2 billion Christians worldwide, Jesus Christ is the most famous human being ever. Stephen Tomkins takes the reader on a enlightening and enjoyable journey through the key stages of Christian development, covering the people, the events, the movements, the controversies and the expansion of the Church in this lively 'warts and all' portrait. The book begins with the life of Jesus before looking at the spread of the early church and the Roman Empire. Tomkins then continues the story of Christianity right up to the present day, including discussion of topics such as: the Eastern church, battles between East and West, the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, the Enlightenment and the impact of science. The author also provides a snapshot of the worldwide church of the 21st century and explores the challenges it faces.

Author : George Herring
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814737002

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Introduction to the History of Christianity by George Herring Pdf

Christianity is the world’s largest religion, and has had a profound impact on the course of civilization. Introduction to the History of Christianity is a beautifully crafted and clearly written introduction to Christianity over its 2000 year history. The broad underlying theme of the book is the interaction between Christianity and the secular world, exploring how one has shaped and been shaped by the other. The volume does not attempt to cover the whole of Christian history in detail. It focuses on three key chronological periods pivotal in the development of Christianity: Christ and Caesar, Christianity circa 300–500; Expansion and Order, Latin Christendom, circa 1050–1250; and Grace and Authority, Western Christianity, circa 1450–1650, as well as a concluding section on Christianity in the modern world, providing illustrative snapshots of the tradition over the course of its long development. In addition, the volume includes maps, timelines, quotations from primary source material, a glossary, and a further reading section. No staid, laborious introduction to its subject, Introduction to the History of Christianity offers an inviting and informative overview of this rich religious tradition.

Author : Carter Lindberg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405148870

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A Brief History of Christianity by Carter Lindberg Pdf

Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world’s largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning student. Ranges from the missionary journeys of the apostles to the tele-evangelism of the twenty-first century. Demonstrates how the Christian community received and forged its identity from its development of the Bible to the present day. Covers topics fundamental to understanding the course of Western Christianity, including the growth of the papacy, heresy and schism, reformation and counter-reformation. Includes an introduction to the historiography of Christianity, a note on the problems of periodization, an appendix on theological terms, and a useful bibliography. An authoritative yet succinct history, written to appeal to a general audience as well as students of the history of Christianity. Written by internationally regarded theologian, Carter Lindberg, who is the author of numerous titles on theology and Church history.

Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405108997

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Christianity by Alister E. McGrath Pdf

The new edition of this popular textbook by leading theologian, Alister E. McGrath, will be essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the dynamics of the world’s largest religion. Fully revised to include greater coverage of the Catholic perspective, contemporary issues, non-Western Christianity, globalization and women, this is a truly comprehensive, lively, and jargon-free introduction to Christianity. Written for beginners to this subject, and assumes no knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices. Includes an introduction to biblical sources and discussion of the central figure of Jesus. Features comprehensive discussions of Christian theology, the history of Christianity from its origins to the present day, and Christianity in the modern world. Increases coverage of contemporary issues, the Catholic perspective, non-Western Christianity, globalization and women Contains accessible and student-friendly features, including numerous illustrations, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of Christian terms, and brief readings from illustrative Christian sources.

Author : Robert Bruce Mullin
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611645514

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A Short World History of Christianity, Revised Edition by Robert Bruce Mullin Pdf

Church historians have long known and appreciated Christianity's global history. Until recently, however, introductory textbooks on the history of Christianity focused almost exclusively on Europe and North America. Robert Bruce Mullins's A Short World History of Christianity, by contrast, offers a panoramic picture of the history of Christianity in its Western and non-Western expressions. It tells the story of the early church in the Greek East as well as the Latin West; of Christianity's spread into Asia as well as Europe during the Middle Ages; and its explosion around the world during the modern period. Mullins's highly readable narrative explores why global perspectives have emerged so strongly in our understanding of the story of Christianity and how they have impacted Christianity's perspective on its place in the world. This newly revised edition adds information on such global phenomena as early Syriac-speaking Christianity; the growth of Pentecostalism around the world, especially in the southern hemisphere; and recent trends in Christianity, including the elevation of the first pope born in the Americas. A time line of key dates, call-out boxes, and other helpful study materials are also provided. Beginning students will appreciate this memorable introduction to the most important events in the history and development of Christianity.

Author : Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281076208

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A Short History of Christianity by Geoffrey Blainey Pdf

Christianity has played a central role in world history, for better or worse, but beyond the life of Jesus many people know little of this story. Geoffrey Blainey takes the reader on a journey from the very beginnings of Christianity through to the present day. Looking at the development of the religion itself, as well as the social and economic forces that have influenced it, the book focuses on the stories of the key players in Christianity’s rise and fall through the ages, as well as how these players shaped the faith of believers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : African Americans
ISBN : MINN:30000001210255

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Black News Digest by Anonim Pdf

Author : Charles E. Farhadian
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493423651

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Christianity by Charles E. Farhadian Pdf

An expert on world religions provides a compelling look into the shape and movement of Christianity's past, present, and future. Charles Farhadian accounts for the cultural, social, and theological issues that have shaped Christianity worldwide as he describes the distinctives of the world's largest religion. Addressing the global nature of Christianity without focusing exclusively on that topic, this supplementary text could serve in a variety of courses across the curriculum and is written to be useable in either Christian or secular settings.

Author : Tim Dowley
Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Church history
ISBN : 0745936903

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The History of Christianity by Tim Dowley Pdf

This reference book brings together information from a range of sources, to provide information on the history of Christianity. It has been updated to include recent events in Eastern Europe.

Author : Linda Woodhead
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 052178655X

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An Introduction to Christianity by Linda Woodhead Pdf

An Introduction to Christianity examines the key figures, events and ideas of two thousand years of Christian history and places them in context. It considers the religion in its material as well as its spiritual dimensions and explores its interactions with wider society such as money, politics, force, gender and the family, and non-Christian cultures and societies. This Introduction places particular focus on the ways in which Christianity has understood, embodied and related to power. Comprehensive and accessible, this book will appeal to the student and general reader.

Author : Delbert Burkett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521007208

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An Introduction to the New Testament and the Origins of Christianity by Delbert Burkett Pdf

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