A History Of The First Christians
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A History Of The First Christians
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language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2004-01-30
A History Of The First Christians written by and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-30 with Religion categories.
This work provides a survey of the history of the earliest Christian church in the period up to the fall of Jerusalem. It concentrates on: the figure of Paul; judicious and critical use of information in the Book of Acts; Judaizing versions of Christianity; and the Johannine tradition. The approach steers a middle way between an over-simplified account which fails to warn students where scholarly opinion is divided, and an in-depth academic study which attempts to document and discuss every hypothesis. Wedderburn focuses on aspects of central importance: the changing shape of church life and developing Christianity in relation to the Roman Empire and to Judaism. This book seeks to draw together and make more readily accessible many new insights gained from an enormous range of recent scholarly studies in German and English, and places them in the context of a more general account.
A New History Of Early Christianity
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Author : Charles Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2009-01-01
A New History Of Early Christianity written by Charles Freeman and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Religion categories.
"Tracing the astonishing transformation that the early Christian church underwent - from sporadic niches of Christian communities surviving in the wake of a horrific crucifixion to sanctioned alliance with the state - Charles Freeman shows how freedom of thought was curtailed by the development of the concept of faith. The imposition of 'correct belief' and an institutional framework that enforced orthodoxy were both consolidating and stifling. Uncovering the church's relationships with Judaism, Gnosticism, Greek philosophy and Greco-Roman society, Freeman offers dramatic new accounts of Paul, the resurrection, and the church fathers and emperors."--BOOK JACKET.
History Of The First Christians
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Author : CHRISTIANS.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1832
History Of The First Christians written by CHRISTIANS. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1832 with categories.
The History Of The Christian Religion And Church During The First Three Centuries
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Author : August Neander
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1841
The History Of The Christian Religion And Church During The First Three Centuries written by August Neander and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1841 with Christian life categories.
Church History Volume One From Christ To The Pre Reformation
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Author : Everett Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Release Date : 2013-11-26
Church History Volume One From Christ To The Pre Reformation written by Everett Ferguson and has been published by Zondervan Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-26 with Religion categories.
Church History, Volume One offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and grew from its development in the days of Jesus to the years leading up to the Reformation. Looking closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church, Church History paints a portrait of God's people within its setting of times, cultures, and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church. FEATURES: Maps, charts, and illustrations spanning the time from the first through the thirteenth centuries. Overviews of the Roman, Greek, and Jewish worlds and how they developed or declined. Insights into the church's relationship to the Roman Empire, with glimpses into pagan attitudes toward Christians. Explanations of the role of art, architecture, literature, and philosophy—both sacred and secular—in the Church. Details on the major theological controversies of the periods. Each chapter also contains callout passages from Scripture to assist in understanding the narrative of the Church, even to the present day, as part of the greater narrative of the Bible. AUTHOR'S PERSPECTIVE: Scholar and writer Everett Ferguson wrote this history of the church from the perspective that such a history is the story of the greatest movement and community the world has known. It's a human story of a divinely called people who wanted to live by a divine revelation. It's a story of how they succeeded and how they failed or fell short of their calling. From the Apostle Paul to the apologists and martyrs of the second century to Martin Luther, the historical figures detailed are people who have struggled with the meaning of the greatest event in history—the coming of the Son of God—and with their role in that event and in the lives of God's people.
The Earliest History Of The Christian Gathering
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Author : Valeriy A. Alikin
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2010
The Earliest History Of The Christian Gathering written by Valeriy A. Alikin and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Religion categories.
Recent research has made a strong case for the view that Early Christian communities, sociologically considered, functioned as voluntary religious associations. This is similar to the practice of many other cultic associations in the Greco-Roman world of the first century CE. Building upon this new approach, along with a critical interpretation of all available sources, this book discusses the social and religio-historical background of the weekly gatherings of Christians and presents a fresh reconstruction of how the weekly gatherings originated and developed in both form and content. The topics studied here include the origins of the observance of Sunday as the weekly Christian feast-day, the shape and meaning of the weekly gatherings of the Christian communities, and the rise of customs such as preaching, praying, singing, and the reading of texts in these meetings.
The History Of The Christian Religion And Church During The Three First Centuries
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Author : August Neander
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1844
The History Of The Christian Religion And Church During The Three First Centuries written by August Neander and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1844 with Church history categories.
A Source Book For Ancient Church History
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Author : Joseph Cullen Ayer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-06-14
A Source Book For Ancient Church History written by Joseph Cullen Ayer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-14 with categories.
This thorough, well-sourced history of the early Christian church follows its origins in the Apostolic Age, through its growth during and after the collapse of the Roman Empire. The author treats the death of Christ as the starting point for his examination of Christianity's initial rise to prominence via the work of the apostles. Originally commanding only a small following in what is today Israel and its immediate surroundings, the movement grew rapidly despite being banned as heresy by the Roman authorities. Through disparate and spread over a wide area, early Christians were organized; the teachings of Jesus were spread by devoted, literate believers who commonly held copies of the New Testament and other lore. Great milestones in the history of Christianity, such as the Emperor Constantine's adoption of the faith, as well as the conflicts between different groups of believers, are examined. The emergence of the Catholic church, and the formal papal office of the Bishop of Rome, is detailed.
Documents Of The Rise Of Christianity
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Author : Kevin W. Kaatz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Documents Of The Rise Of Christianity written by Kevin W. Kaatz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with categories.
An introduction to the history of early Christianity, this reference provides roughly 60 primary source documents from the first five centuries of the Christian Era, each accompanied by explanatory material. Christianity has been one of the most powerful influences on world history, and for this reason the world of the early Christians figures prominently in film, fiction, and popular culture. The first centuries of Christianity provided the foundation for the faith institutions of today; this book examines the history of early Christianity through its use of primary texts written by early Christians. In doing so, it helps readers to understand that multiple sects of Christianity competed for dominance, and it sheds light on the struggles of early Christians that their differences entailed. The book covers the first five centuries of the Christian Era, with sections devoted to each century. Some 60 primary source documents appear within those sections, and each is accompanied by background information. This chronological arrangement helps readers to understand how Christianity evolved over time, and it provides insights into the theological debates and persecutions that marked the lives of early Christians and characterized the early Church.
The Theology Of The First Christians
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Author : Walter Schmithals
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 1997-01-01
The Theology Of The First Christians written by Walter Schmithals and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Religion categories.
In The Theology of the First Christians, Walter Schmithals offers a comprehensive history of the development of religious thought from the preaching of Jesus to the formation of the New Testament canon. This well-researched volume will be of great interest to New Testament scholars and students.