A Concise History Of The Catholic Church

Author : Thomas Bokenkotter
Publisher : Image
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307423481

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A Concise History of the Catholic Church (Revised Edition) by Thomas Bokenkotter Pdf

Expanded and updated for the new millennium. Covering the life of Christ, the election of Pope Benedict XVI, and everything in between, A Concise History of the Catholic Church has been one of the bestselling religious histories of the past two decades and a mainstay for scholars, students, and others looking for a definitive, accessible history of Catholicism. With a clarity that will appeal to any reader, Thomas Bokenkotter divides his study into five parts that correspond to the major historical and epochal developments in Catholicism. His authoritative, thorough approach takes readers from the Church’s triumph over paganism, through "the sound and fury of renewal," to a new section devoted to such topics as dissent and current developments in the ecumenical movement. Informative illustrations throughout the book, new to this edition, enrich the reader's experience, and the addition of a wide-ranging bibliography increases its value as a sourcebook.

Author : Thomas Bokenkotter
Publisher : Image
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780385516136

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A Concise History of the Catholic Church (Revised Edition) by Thomas Bokenkotter Pdf

Expanded and updated for the new millennium. Covering the life of Christ, the election of Pope Benedict XVI, and everything in between, A Concise History of the Catholic Church has been one of the bestselling religious histories of the past two decades and a mainstay for scholars, students, and others looking for a definitive, accessible history of Catholicism. With a clarity that will appeal to any reader, Thomas Bokenkotter divides his study into five parts that correspond to the major historical and epochal developments in Catholicism. His authoritative, thorough approach takes readers from the Church’s triumph over paganism, through "the sound and fury of renewal," to a new section devoted to such topics as dissent and current developments in the ecumenical movement. Informative illustrations throughout the book, new to this edition, enrich the reader's experience, and the addition of a wide-ranging bibliography increases its value as a sourcebook.

Author : Thomas S. Bokenkotter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005337253

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A Concise History of the Catholic Church by Thomas S. Bokenkotter Pdf

Author : James Hitchcock
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781586176648

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History of the Catholic Church by James Hitchcock Pdf

A comprehensive history of the Catholic Church from its beginnings in Jesus' ministry to its current status in an increasingly secular world.

Author : José Orlandis
Publisher : Scepter Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : 1851821252

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A Short History of the Catholic Church by José Orlandis Pdf

Author : Norman Tanner
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441162120

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New Short History of the Catholic Church by Norman Tanner Pdf

Here is a one-volume history of the Christian people from Pentecost to the present day, with principal focus on the Catholic Church. Having passed AD 2000 it seems appropriate and necessary to have a new short history of the first two millennia of the Christian era. In the last half century there has been a massive amount of research into Church history, published in learned articles and in multi-volume works. Full notice is taken of these recent scholarly initiatives in writing this short account, which is also eminently readable. In each section there is a balance between the institutional and the more directly religious dimensions of the Church - here are some of the elements: bishops, canon law, charity, councils crusades, devotions, heresies, laity, liturgy, martyrs, missionaries, parishes, pilgrimages, popes, prayer, priesthood, religious orders, sacraments, schools, theologians, universities and the vita consacrata. The scope is wide; the pace of the narrative is attractive.

Author : Hans Kung
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307432025

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The Catholic Church by Hans Kung Pdf

In this extraordinary book, the renowned Hans Kung chronicles the Roman Catholic Church’s role as a world power throughout history. He examines great schisms — between East and West, Catholicism and Protestantism — the evolving role of the papacy and the stories of the great reforming popes; and the expansion of a global Church infrastructure. The book concluded with a searching assessment of how the Catholic faith will confront the immense challenges posed in the new millennium by the scientific community, by women questioning their role in the Church, and by those seeking reform of the strictures against abortion and contraception. The Catholic Church is a landmark book by a controversial and profoundly influential thinker.

Author : H.W. Crocker III
Publisher : Crown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307560773

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Triumph by H.W. Crocker III Pdf

For 2,000 years, Catholicism—the largest religion in the world and in the United States—has shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. But until now, Catholics interested in their faith have been hard-pressed to find an accessible, affirmative, and exciting history of the Church. Triumph is that history. Inside, you'll discover the spectacular story of the Church from Biblical times and the early days of St. Peter—the first pope—to the twilight years of John Paul II. It is a sweeping drama of Roman legions, great crusades, epic battles, toppled empires, heroic saints, and enduring faith. And, there are stormy controversies: Dark Age skullduggery, the Inquistition, the Renaissance popes, the Reformation, the Church's refusal to accept sexual liberation and contemporary allegations like those made in Hitler's Pope and Papal Sin. A brawling, colorful history full of inspiring pageantry and spirited polemic, Triumph will exhilarate, amuse, and infuriate as it extols the glories of Catholic history and the gripping stories of its greatest men and women.

Author : Mitch Finley
Publisher : Sheed & Ward
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781461667605

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Key Moments in Church History by Mitch Finley Pdf

Spanning from the birth of Christianity through the Crusades and the Protestant Reformation to John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council, Key Moments in Church History is a brief and accessible guide to the origins and evolution of the Catholic Church. In this insightful and informative look at eleven of the most significant periods in church history, Finley not only helps readers understand the context and characters of the past, but sheds light on the current and future Church. The result is a hopeful and inspirational reading experience that is ideal for personal reflection or group use.

Author : John Frederick Schwaller
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814783603

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The History of the Catholic Church in Latin America by John Frederick Schwaller Pdf

One cannot understand Latin America without understanding the history of the Catholic Church in the region. Catholicism has been predominant in Latin America and it has played a definitive role in its development. It helped to spur the conquest of the New World with its emphasis on missions to the indigenous peoples, controlled many aspects of the colonial economy, and played key roles in the struggles for Independence. The History of the Catholic Church in Latin America offers a concise yet far-reaching synthesis of this institution’s role from the earliest contact between the Spanish and native tribes until the modern day, the first such historical overview available in English. John Frederick Schwaller looks broadly at the forces which formed the Church in Latin America and which caused it to develop in the unique manner in which it did. While the Church is often characterized as monolithic, the author carefully showcases its constituent parts—often in tension with one another—as well as its economic function and its role in the political conflicts within the Latin America republics. Organized in a chronological manner, the volume traces the changing dynamics within the Church as it moved from the period of the Reformation up through twentieth century arguments over Liberation Theology, offering a solid framework to approaching the massive literature on the Catholic Church in Latin America. Through his accessible prose, Schwaller offers a set of guideposts to lead the reader through this complex and fascinating history.

Author : Carl Koch
Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780884893950

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A Popular History of the Catholic Church by Carl Koch Pdf

This history of the Catholic church tells the story of the 2,000-year relationship between Jesus and the believers who have followed him. It is a story of people -- peasants and popes, saints and heretics, martyrs and apostates -- and how the faith has been passed down throughout the ages, generation to generation. The information is concise yet insightful, rendering a complete and accurate portrait of this centuries-old institution.

Author : Hans Küng
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Church history
ISBN : 0297646389

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The Catholic Church by Hans Küng Pdf

Hans Kung describes the history of the Roman Catholic Church from its origins in St Paul's Rome, through the disputes of the medieval era to the modern world. He examines the historic tension in the Church between pluralism and exclusivity; how the role of the Pope has changed; the motivations of the great reforming pontiffs; the evolving functions of the bishops and cardinals; the story of church's enthusiasm for missionary activity; the origins of the Marian cult; and how the shock waves of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation can still be felt today. The book concludes with a searching assessment of how the Catholic faith confronts the immense challenges - from science, from the empowerment of women, from those seeking reform of the Church's strictures against abortion and contraception - in the new millennium. Though short, this is a major book by a controversial and profoundly influential thinker.

Author : Thomas Bokenkotter
Publisher : Image
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307874948

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Dynamic Catholicism by Thomas Bokenkotter Pdf

Formerly Essential Catholicism, this book has been retitled to reflect how, through the centuries, the Roman Catholic Church has evolved in many aspects of its teaching. The new title also reflects how theologians today grapple with ever new ways of understanding many facets of Catholic belief and practice. Who is Jesus? Or Mary? Who are the saints? How are theologians trying to understand such topics as marriage, divorce, homosexuality? What of social justice? The relationship of conscience to papal authority? Thomas Bokenkotter masterfully shows how these questions and many others have been answered in different ways through the centuries. He also translates the latest theological writings on these topics into plain language. "My aim," he says, "has been to sift through and select what seems most helpful and enlightening for those who seek an understanding of the essentials of Catholicism today." Here, then, is a book for all Catholics -- those assured in their belief and those questioning it.

Author : John C. Dwyer
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809138301

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Church History by John C. Dwyer Pdf

A history of the church from its beginnings to the present that reflects on successes and failures over the years.

Author : John Vidmar, Op
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616432157

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The Catholic Church Through the Ages by John Vidmar, Op Pdf

This one-volume survey of the history of the Catholic Church--from its beginning through the pontificate of John Paul II--explains the Church's progress by using Christopher Dawson's division of the Church's history into six distinct "ages," or 350-400 year periods of time.