View the Table of Contents. Read the Preface.
"Church historian Herring's newest book can be seen as a
textbook and probably will be used as such. But to view it only as
that would be a mistake because it is also an accessible account of
the high-points of Christianity divided into three 200-year
periods--'Christ and Caesar, Christianity Circa 300-500, '
'Expansion and Order, Latin Christendom, Circa 1050-1250, ' and
'Grace and Authority, Western Christianity, Circa 1450-1650.' The
lives of such important Christians as St. Augustine, Martin Luther,
and Eramus are also touched upon. Most interesting perhaps is the
author's admitting to writing about the parts of Christian history
that are of 'particular interest to him.' His excitement,
curiosity, and attention to these areas are readily apparent. With
the help of maps, illustrations, and skilled writing, his pet
subjects soon become the reader's. This well-researched and
enjoyable labor of love is highly recommended for all
libraries."
--"Library Journal"
aWritten with passion and commitment.a
--"Catholic Historical Review"
Christianity is the worldas largest religion, and has had a
profound impact on the course of civilization. Introduction to the
History of Christianity is a beautifully crafted and clearly
written introduction to Christianity over its 2000 year
history.
The broad underlying theme of the book is the interaction
between Christianity and the secular world, exploring how one has
shaped and been shaped by the other. The volume does not attempt to
cover the whole of Christian history in detail. It focuses on three
key chronological periods pivotal in the development of
Christianity: Christ and Caesar, Christianity circa 300a500;
Expansion and Order, Latin Christendom, circa 1050a1250; and Grace
and Authority, Western Christianity, circa 1450a1650, as well as a
concluding section on Christianity in the modern world, providing
illustrative snapshots of the tradition over the course of its long
development. In addition, the volume includes maps, timelines,
quotations from primary source material, a glossary, and a further
reading section.
No staid, laborious introduction to its subject, Introduction to
the History of Christianity offers an inviting and informative
overview of this rich religious tradition.
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