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Book SynopsisIn this concise volume, historian David Bebbington offers a summary of various theories of history from ancient times down to the present.
Patterns in History provides Christian students of history with a trusted guide in what Mark Noll has described as “the best evangelical introduction to the history of history writing.”
Trade Review"The book is a valuable contributionto the philosophy of history and the theory of historiography." C.T. McIntire, Church History
In an age of trivial, superspecialized scholarship, this is Christian thinking of a high, broad order. Those interested in Christian ideas in the modern world, in comparative religion, and in the study of history all ought to invest in this unusually useful handbook." John G. Stackhouse, Jr., Christianity Today
"A masterly summary of the major developments in the interpretation of history." Alastair Redfern, The Modern Churchman
"A trusted guide for Christian students of history." Jacob P. Ellens, Calvin Theological Journal
Table of ContentsPreface 1. What Is History? 2. Cyclical History 3. Christian History 4. The Idea of Progress 5. Historicism 6. Marxist History 7. Postmodern History 8. The Philosophy of Historiography 9. The Meaning of History Booklist Index
