Now available in a fully–revised and updated new edition, this popular textbook by one of the world’s leading theologians offers a lively, jargon–free introduction to Christianity.Features a wealth of new material on global Christianity, American Christianity, the Orthodox Church, current theological debates, and Christianity in relation to other world religionsIncludes enhanced and expanded student–friendly features, including numerous illustrations, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of Christian terms, and brief readings from primary Christian sourcesWritten in an accessible and engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices, making it an invaluable resource for beginners to the subject as well as those looking for a refresherIncorporates coverage of Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Evangelicalism, and Pentecostalism INDICE: Preface xii.List of Illustrations and Maps xiii.Introduction 1.1 Jesus of Nazareth and the Origins of Christianity 3.2 The Christian Bible 28.3 Christian Creeds and Beliefs 54.4 Christian History: An Overview 121.5 Denominations: Contemporary Forms of Christianity 199.6 The Life of Faith: Christianity as a Living Reality 220.7 Christianity and the Shaping of Culture 251.Conclusion: Where Next? 278.Further Reading 280.Sources of Quotations 284.Index 291
- ISBN: 978-1-118-46565-3
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 23/01/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
- Inicio /
- /