Introducing Christianity

Introduction to Christianity -- Basic questions -- Christianity and the divine -- Historical overview of Christianity -- The historical and intellectual context of Christianity -- The founder and the foundational documents -- Defining Christianity -- Conflict and persecution -- The triumph of Christ...

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Main Author: Adair, James R. 1923-2009 (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge 2008
In:Year: 2008
Series/Journal:World religions series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Christianity
Further subjects:B Introduction
B Christianity
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Summary:Introduction to Christianity -- Basic questions -- Christianity and the divine -- Historical overview of Christianity -- The historical and intellectual context of Christianity -- The founder and the foundational documents -- Defining Christianity -- Conflict and persecution -- The triumph of Christianity -- Power shift -- Christendom at its height -- Winds of change -- Upheaval in the church -- Orthodoxy -- Old world and new world -- Diversification and expansion -- The church and the modern world -- Varieties of Christianity -- A denominational/ traditional perspective -- A geographical perspective -- A doctrinal perspective -- A liturgical perspective -- Christianity's interaction with the world -- Christianity and science -- Christianity and the arts -- Christian ethics and politics -- Christianity and other religions
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0415772117