STORY OF CHRISTIANITY, THE (2ND ED)(VOLUME 1)

The Story of Christianity: 2010 Second Edition

This fascinating narrative history of Christianity skilfully examines key theological developments and figures—from all church traditions—in their wider social, political, and economic contexts. Volume 1 covers the first 15 centuries of the church; Volume 2 deals with the complexities of the post-Reformation church, up to today. From HarperCollins.

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In this 2010 revised and updated edition, the lauded church historian Justo González tells the story of Christianity from its fragile infancy to its pervasive dominance at the dawn of the Protestant Reformation. The Story of Christianity, Volume 1, relates the dramatic events, the colorful characters, and the revolutionary ideas that shaped the first fifteen centuries of the church's life and thought.

From Jesus's faithful apostles to the early reformist John Wycliffe, González skillfully weaves details from the lives of prominent figures, tracing core theological issues and developments within the various traditions of the church. The Story of Christianity demonstrates at each point what new challenges and opportunities faced the church and how Christians struggled with the various options open to them, thereby shaping the future direction of the church.

This edition of The Story of Christianity incorporates recent archaeological discoveries to give us a better view of the early Christian communities. Among these are advances in the recovery of Gnostic texts that have revealed a richer diversity of "Christianities" in the first century. González also includes important research done in the past twenty-five years, revealing the significant role of women throughout the history of the church.

With lively storytelling incorporating the latest research, The Story of Christianity provides a fascinating introduction to the panoramic history of Christianity.

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ISBN   006185588X
EAN   9780061855887
Pages   528
Department   Academic
Category   Church History
Publisher   Harperone
Publication Date   Oct 2010