Christian History
Gewicht:
816 g
Format:
244x196x25 mm
Beschreibung:
Written by one of the world's leading theologians and the author of numerous bestselling textbooks, this comprehensive textbook explores over two millennia of Christian history. Accessibly structured by historical period, and informed by the latest research, it goes beyond a simple denominational history in analyzing the impact of Christianity as a social, political, and intellectual phenomenon, as well as its legacy on art, architecture, and the natural sciences.
Written by one of the world's leading theologians and a bestselling author, this book provides a truly global review by exploring the development of Christianity and related issues in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
List of Maps and Illustrations xiii How to Use This Book xv 1. The Early Church, 100--500 1 2. The Middle Ages and Renaissance, c. 500--c. 1500 71 3. Competing Visions of Reform, c. 1500--c. 1650 150 4. The Modern Age, c. 1650--1914 214 5. The Twentieth Century, 1914 to the Present 285 Where Next? 349 A Glossary of Christian Terms 351 Index 361