The first one hundred years of Christianity: an introduction to its history, literature, and development

This major work by a senior international scholar traces the historical, cultural, and theological influences and developments of the early years of the Christian movement.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schnelle, Udo 1952- (Author)
Contributors: Thompson, James W. 1942- (Translator)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Grand Rapids Baker Academic 2020
In:Year: 2020
Reviews:[Rezension von: Schnelle, Udo, 1952-, The first one hundred years of Christianity] (2021) (Gillman, Florence Morgan)
[Rezension von: Schnelle, Udo, 1952-, The first one hundred years of Christianity] (2022) (Neville, David J., 1958 -)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Primitive Christianity / History
Further subjects:B Textbook
B Electronic books
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:This major work by a senior international scholar traces the historical, cultural, and theological influences and developments of the early years of the Christian movement.
Intro -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Translator's Preface -- Author's Preface to the American Edition -- Abbreviations -- 1. On Writing a History of Origins -- 2. Definition and Demarcation of the Epoch -- 3. Presuppositions and Contexts -- 4. The New Movement of Christ-Believers -- 5. The Jerusalem Church -- 6. Early Churches and Early Mission outside Jerusalem -- 7. The Apostolic Conference -- 8. The Independent Mission of Paul -- 9. The Crisis of Early Christianity around 70 CE -- 10. The Establishment of Early Christianity -- 11. Dangers and Threats -- 12. The Persecutions of Christians and the Imperial Cult -- 13. Early Christianity as an Independent Movement -- 14. The Transition to the Ancient Church -- 15. Fifteen Reasons for the Success of Early Christianity -- Works Cited -- Index of Authors -- Index of Selected Subjects -- Index of Selected References -- Cover Flaps -- Back Cover.
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ISBN:1493422421