Alister E McGrath

Christian History

An Introduction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Written by one of the world's leading theologians and the author of numerous bestselling textbooks, this comprehensive textbook explores over two millennia of Christian history. Accessibly structured by historical period, and informed by the latest research, it goes beyond a simple denominational history in analyzing the impact of Christianity as a social, political, and intellectual phenomenon, as well as its legacy on art, architecture, and the natural sciences. Tracing the development of all three branches of Christianity - Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox - and providing context to Christianity's origins and its links to Judaism, the book adopts a truly global perspective. McGrath extends his focus beyond the West to explore the expansion of Christianity and related issues across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Combined with coverage of theology, history, and culture, this global viewpoint will ensure Christian History: An Introduction will be a valuable addition to the field and to any student's bookshelf.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 392
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 196mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 816g
• ISBN-13: 9781118337790
• ISBN-10: 1118337794
• Artikelnr.: 37153413

Autorenporträt

Alister E. McGrath is Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at King's College London, UK, and head of its Centre for Theology, Religion, and Culture. Prior to his current post, he was Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University, UK. One of the world's leading theologians, he is the author of some of the most widely used textbooks on theology, including the bestselling Christian Theology: An Introduction (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010), now in its fifth edition, and Historical Theology, second edition (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012). He is much in demand as a speaker at conferences around the world.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Maps and Illustrations xiii

How to Use This Book xv

1. The Early Church, 100-500 1

2. The Middle Ages and Renaissance, c. 500-c. 1500 71

3. Competing Visions of Reform, c. 1500-c. 1650 150

4. The Modern Age, c. 1650-1914 214

5. The Twentieth Century, 1914 to the Present 285

Where Next? 349

A Glossary of Christian Terms 351

Index 361

Rezensionen

"This book, ideal for seminarians but also for thenon-professional Christian, is an incredible resource for helpingChristians understand where our faith comes from, how it hasdeveloped and spread and survived as long as it has. Ultimately,this book is a great picture of the story of God working to advancehis kingdom in the midst of broken humanity." (Tom-farr.blogspot.com, 1 August 2013)

"In this volume McGrath communicates the story ofChristianity with energy and assurance. Students and teachers alikewill appreciate McGrath's balanced organization and clearwriting style. He gives extended attention to theological issues,particularly in the Patristic and Reformation eras. This excellentvolume will be welcomed by readers who seek a reliable andaccessible guide to understanding major landmarks in thedevelopment of the Christian tradition." --BillPitts, Baylor University

"This is a wonderful introduction to the history ofChristianity. It pays the most attention to the rise and spread ofthe Christian faith in the ancient near east and the medieval andmodern west. But it also tells the story of this faith's rapidshift to the global south and far east during the past 100years--and does so with the kind of clear and compelling Englishprose that will be recognized as vintage McGrath by experts in thefield. I strongly recommend it, and look forward to using itfrequently with students and other readers."--Douglas A.Sweeney, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

"As Christianity expands around the globe, this intelligentintroduction introduces key figures, ideas and developments inChristian history, balancing illuminating generalizations withengaging detailed examples. The mutual interactions of churches andcultures are highlighted, and theological developments are clearlyarticulated. McGrath succeeds in whetting the reader'sappetite for further study."--Anne T. Thayer, LancasterTheological Seminary

"It is difficult to write a comprehensive text on Christianhistory in this day and age. There are deeply rutted roads inscholarship that lead the conventional historian to focus on thetwilight of Christianity in the West and the inevitability ofsecularization. These developments, while all too true, distortboth the present vitality of Christian faith and its future.McGrath avoids these pitfalls. While firmly rooted in theessentials of the Christian story, he also has a clear sense of thenew paths Christian faith is taking in global evangelicaloutreach."--Walter Sundberg, Luther Seminary

"This is a wonderful introduction to the history ofChristianity. It pays the most attention to the rise and spread ofthe Christian faith in the ancient near east and the medieval andmodern west. But it also tells the story of this faith's rapidshift to the global south and far east during the past 100years--and does so with the kind of clear and compelling Englishprose that will be recognized as vintage McGrath by experts in thefield. I strongly recommend it, and look forward to using itfrequently with students and other readers."--Douglas A.Sweeney, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School