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Book SynopsisFeaturing an exceptionally lucid writing style and a holistic, integrated approach, this book traces the history of Christianity across the world from its earliest origins up to the present. By connecting theological practices to historical developments, it helps students understand and appreciate how theological values and perspectives have grounded major figures and movements.
Trade ReviewPeter Feldmeier is definitely to be commended for his writing style, which is accessible and presents complex subject matters well. I have no doubt that this book will soon become a standard in the field. It is very informative and reliable, global in scope, and provides a wealth of information. * Christian Eberhart, University of Houston *
The author has done a masterful job in gathering an enormous number of facts about the Christian tradition. Especially noteworthy are his efforts to discuss the entire tradition in common, east and west, and across cultures. * Frederick Parrella, Santa Clara University *
Table of ContentsCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER TWO: THE OLD TESTAMENT; CHAPTER THREE: JESUS AND THE NEW TESTAMENT; CHAPTER FOUR: DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE NEW TESTAMENT; CHAPTER FIVE: CHRISTIANITY BECOMES A RELIGION; CHAPTER SIX: THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH; CHAPTER SEVEN: THE IMPERIAL CHURCH; CHAPTER EIGHT: THE GREAT FATHERS AND THE QUEST FOR UNION WITH GOD; CHAPTER NINE: CHRISTIANITY'S SPIRITUAL LIFE; CHAPTER TEN: EXPANSION AND CHANGE IN THE EAST AND NORTH; CHAPTER ELEVEN: THE CHURCH AND THE WESTERN EMPIRE; CHAPTER TWELVE: MEDIEVAL PIETY AND THE RISE OF THE UNIVERSITIES; CHAPTER THIRTEEN: THE RENAISSANCE; CHAPTER FOURTEEN: THE REFORMATION; CHAPTER FIFTEEN: THE CATHOLIC REFORMATION; CHAPTER SIXTEEN: THE ENLIGHTENMENT: FROM CONFLICT TO TOLERANCE; CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: COLONIZATION AND MISSIONS; CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: CHRISTIANITY IN THE UNITED STATES TO THE CIVIL WAR; CHAPTER NINETEEN: MODERN CHALLENGES TO CHRISTIANITY; CHAPTER TWENTY: THE RISE OF EVANGELICAL AND PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIANITY; CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: MODERN FAITH AND FUTURE TRENDS
