The Christian World Year Book

Author : Philip F. Esler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1369 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134549191

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The Early Christian World by Philip F. Esler Pdf

Early Christian World presents an exhaustive, erudite and lavishly illustrated treatment of how the small movement which formed around Jesus in Galilee became the pre-eminent religion of the ancient world. The work begins by firmly situating early Christianity within its Mediterranean social, political and religious contexts, before charting the history of the first Christian centuries. The creation and perpetuation of Christian communities through various means, including mission and monasticism, is explored, as is the everyday experience of early Christians, through discussion of gender and sexuality, religious practice, communication and social structures. The intellectual (particularly theological) and artistic heritage of the period is fully considered, and a vivid picture painted of the internal and external challenges faced by early Christianity. The book concludes with profiles of the most notable figures of the age. Comprehensive and accessible, Early Christian World provides up-to-date coverage of the most important topics in the study of early Christianity, together with an invaluable collection of visual material. It will be an indispensable resource for anyone studying this period

Author : E. Michael Rusten,Sharon O. Rusten
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0842355073

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The One Year Christian History by E. Michael Rusten,Sharon O. Rusten Pdf

What happened on this date in church history? From ancient Rome to the twenty-first century, from peasants to presidents, from missionaries to martyrs, this book shows how God does extraordinary things through ordinary people every day of the year. Each story appears on the day and month that it occurred and includes questions for reflection and a related Scripture verse.

Author : Sotiria Grek,Christian Maroy,Antoni Verger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000245479

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World Yearbook of Education 2021 by Sotiria Grek,Christian Maroy,Antoni Verger Pdf

Providing a comprehensive introduction to the topic of accountability and datafication in the governance of education, the World Yearbook of Education 2021 considers global policy dynamics and policy enactment processes. Chapters pay particular attention to the role of international organizations and the private sector in the promotion of performance-based accountability (PBA) in different educational settings and at multiple policy scales. Organized into three sections, chapters cover: the global/local construction of accountability and datafication; global discourse and national translations of performance-based accountability policies; and enactments and effects of accountability and datafication, including controversies and critical issues. With carefully chosen international contributions from around the globe, the World Yearbook of Education 2021 is ideal reading for anyone interested in the future of accountability and datafication in the governance of education.

Author : Martin Marty
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780812976779

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The Christian World by Martin Marty Pdf

In this cogent volume, historian Martin Marty gives readers of all faiths a brief yet sweeping account of Christianity and how it grew from a few believers two thousand years ago to become the world’s largest religion. He depicts the life of Christ and his teachings and explains how the apostles set out to spread the Gospel. With a special emphasis on global Christianity, Marty shows how the religion emerged from its ancestral homeland in Africa, the Levant, and Asia Minor, was imported to Europe, and then expanded from there to the rest of the world. While giving a broad overview, Marty also focuses on specific issues, such as how Christianity attempts to reconcile with the teachings of Christ some of its stances on armed conflict, justice, and dominion. The Christian World is a remarkable testament to how Christ’s message has touched human experience everywhere.

Author : William J. Petersen,Randy Petersen
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Music
ISBN : 0842350721

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The One Year Book of Hymns by William J. Petersen,Randy Petersen Pdf

Here are 365 classic hymn texts, along with stories of how they came to be written. This is an ideal startling point for personal or family devotions.

Author : Catherine Nixey
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780544800939

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The Darkening Age by Catherine Nixey Pdf

A New York Times Notable Book, winner of the Jerwood Award from the Royal Society of Literature, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, and named a Book of the Year by the Telegraph, Spectator, Observer, and BBC History Magazine, this bold new history of the rise of Christianity shows how its radical followers helped to annihilate Greek and Roman civilizations. The Darkening Age is the largely unknown story of how a militant religion deliberately attacked and suppressed the teachings of the Classical world, ushering in centuries of unquestioning adherence to "one true faith." Despite the long-held notion that the early Christians were meek and mild, going to their martyrs' deaths singing hymns of love and praise, the truth, as Catherine Nixey reveals, is very different. Far from being meek and mild, they were violent, ruthless, and fundamentally intolerant. Unlike the polytheistic world, in which the addition of one new religion made no fundamental difference to the old ones, this new ideology stated not only that it was the way, the truth, and the light but that, by extension, every single other way was wrong and had to be destroyed. From the first century to the sixth, those who didn't fall into step with its beliefs were pursued in every possible way: social, legal, financial, and physical. Their altars were upturned and their temples demolished, their statues hacked to pieces, and their priests killed. It was an annihilation. Authoritative, vividly written, and utterly compelling, this is a remarkable debut from a brilliant young historian.

Author : Michael Snape
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317058298

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Secularisation in the Christian World by Michael Snape Pdf

The power of modernity to secularise has been a foundational idea of the western world. Both social science and church history understood that the Christian religion from 1750 was deeply vulnerable to industrial urbanisation and the Enlightenment. But as evidence mounts that countries of the European world experienced secularising forces in different ways at different periods, the timing and causes of de-Christianisation are now widely seen as far from straightforward. Secularisation in the Christian World brings together leading scholars in the social history of religion and the sociology of religion to explore what we know about the decline of organised Christianity in Britain, Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. The chapters tackle different strands, themes, comparisons and territories to demonstrate the diversity of approach, thinking and evidence that has emerged in the last 30 years of scholarship into the religious past and present. The volume includes both new research and essays of theoretical reflection by the most eminent academics. It highlights historians and sociologists in both agreement and dispute. With contributors from eight countries, the volume also brings together many nations for the first consolidated international consideration of recent themes in de-Christianisation. With church historians and cultural historians, and religious sociologists and sociologists of the godless society, this book provides a state-of-the-art guide to secularisation studies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Geschichte
ISBN : BCUL:VD2286282

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The Christian Year Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : David B. Barrett,George Thomas Kurian,Todd M. Johnson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39076002072168

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World Christian Encyclopedia by David B. Barrett,George Thomas Kurian,Todd M. Johnson Pdf

The expanded, updated edition of a classic reference source--the comprehensive survey of the status of thje world's largest religion in 238 countries. Many tables, charts, diagrams, maps, photographs, and a rich text present a unmatched look at 33,800 Christian denominations, 12,000 dioceses, 5,000 missions, and other groups--all -set against a detailed historical, political, social, cultural, demographic, background.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : William Carey Library
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Christian sects
ISBN : 9780878086085

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World Christian Trends Ad30-ad2200 (hb) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert Louis Wilken
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300118841

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The First Thousand Years by Robert Louis Wilken Pdf

Describes the first 1,000 years of Christian history, from the early practices and beliefs through the conversion of Constantine as well as documenting its growth to communities in Ethiopia, Armenia, Central Asia, India and China.

Author : Michael Green
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467465687

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Thirty Years That Changed the World by Michael Green Pdf

The first Christians turned the world upside down in the space of a generation. How can we learn from them today? In this book Michael Green opens up the gripping story of Acts, highlighting the volcanic eruption of faith described there and contrasting it with the often halfhearted Christianity of the modern Western world. Green explores the life and faith of the Christians of Acts, answering such questions as, What kind of people were they? How did they live? And how did they organize and practice as members of the new church? Besides describing life in the early church, Green discusses how we today can apply the first Christians’ dynamic efforts at church planting, pastoral care, social concern, gospel proclamation, and prayer. Combining trusted scholarship with a popular, enjoyable writing style, Thirty Years That Changed the World is an ideal book for church, group, or personal study.

Author : Peter Kwasniewski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519297459

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My Book of the Church's Year by Peter Kwasniewski Pdf

This is a charming children's book that walks through the traditional Catholic liturgical year in its seasons and symbols, while highlighting some of our most beloved saints. The graphic design is brilliantly done -- no book compares with this one for a striking and memorable overview of the liturgical year. It makes a superb catechetical tool.

Author : Justin Brierley
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281077991

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Unbelievable? by Justin Brierley Pdf

Conversations matter. Yet, recently, good conversations about faith have been increasingly squeezed out of the public sphere. Seeking to reopen the debate, Justin Brierley began to invite atheists and sceptics on to Premier Christian Radio to air arguments for and against the Christian faith. But how has ten years of discussion with atheists affected the presenter’s faith? Reflecting on conversations with Richard Dawkins, Derren Brown and many more, Justin explains why he still finds Christianity the most compelling explanation for life, the universe and everything. And why, regardless of belief or background, we should all welcome the conversation. ‘Beautifully written, brilliantly argued, Justin’s book will thrill Christians and challenge atheists.’ R. T. Kendall, author and pastor ‘Justin has that happy knack of being able to get people of diametrically opposed opinions debating the big issues.’ John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford

Author : Europa Publications
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 2470 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Associations, institutions, etc
ISBN : 1857432274

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The Europa World Year Book 2003 by Europa Publications Pdf

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.