Introducing Christianity

Informationen zum Autor James R. Adair is Assistant Professor at Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio, Texas. He was the editor of the Society of Biblical Literature Text-Critical monograph series from 1997-2004 and is the general editor of TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism. Klappentext An essential introduction to one of the world's great religious traditions, written in a vivid, lively style by an experienced teacher. Zusammenfassung An essential introduction to one of the world’s great religious traditions, written in a vivid, lively style by an experienced teacher. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1: Introduction to Christianity 1. Basic Questions 2. Christianity and the Divine Part 2: Historical Overview of Christianity 3. The Historical and Intellectual Context of Christianity 4. The Founder and Foundational Documents 5. Defining Christianity 6. Conflict and Persecution 7. The Triumph of Christianity 8. Power Shift 9. Christendom at its Height 10. Winds of Change 11. Upheaval in the Church 12. Orthodoxy 13. Old World and New World 14. Diversification and Expansion 15. The Church and the Modern World Part 3: The Varieties of Christianity 16. A Denominational/Traditional Perspective 17. A Geographical Perspective 18. A Doctrinal Perspective 19. A Liturgical Perspective Part 4: Christianity's Interaction with the World 20. Christianity and Science 21. Christianity and the Arts 22. Christian Ethics and Politics 23. Christianity and Other Religions 24. Conclusion. Abbreviations. Glossary. Bibliography

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• Autori: James R Adair, James R. Adair, James R. (Baptist University of the America Adair, James R. (Baptist University of the Americas Adair, ADAIR JAMES R, Adair James R.
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 19.12.2007
• EAN: 9780415772112
• ISBN: 978-0-415-77211-2
• Pagine: 512
• Serie: World Religions; World Religions
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Cristianesimo; RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity