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Introduction to Christianity
Full title: | Introduction to Christianity |
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ISBN: | 9780495097266 |
ISBN 10: | 0495097268 |
Authors: | Brakke, David Weaver, Mary Jo |
Publisher: | Cengage Learning |
Edition: | 4 |
Num. pages: | 304 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2008 |
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Synopsis
gain A Better Understanding Of Christianityits History, Driving Ideas, And Numerous Diversitieswith The Help Of This Best-selling Christianity Text By The Leading, Respected Authors Weaver And Brakke. This Long-awaited Introduction To Christianity, Fourth Edition, Offers A Solid, Practical Foundation Of The Essentials Of Christianity, Interlaced With Dynamic Discussion And Glimpses Into Some Of The Latest Christian Movements Worldwide. Fresh, Thematic Sidebars, A Popular Hallmark Of This Book, Weave Current Issues Such As Today's Spirituality Into History, While The Book's Balanced Coverage Brings To Life The Historical, Cultural, Theological, And Social Aspects Of Christianity's Development. You Focus On The Significant Movements, Key Individuals, And Powerful Controversies That Have United As Well As Divided Christians Throughout The Decades And Centuries. New And Updated Thematic Sidebars, A Popular Hallmark Of This Book, Weave Currency Into The History With A Focus On Spirituality, People, Concepts, And Controversies, Including A New Set Of Sidebars That Focus On The Human Experience Of The Divine. The Text Engages Students To Discuss And Reflect Upon The Challenges That Christians Have Faced Throughout Time. Introduction To Christianity, Fourth Edition, Promises A Thought-provoking Introduction And Insights You Won't Want To Miss.
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updated And Expanded Edition (1st Ed., 1984) Of A Text That Introduces The Background, History, And Modern Practice Of Christianity. Three New Chapters Have Been Added--on Christianity And Modernity, Missions And Ecumenism, And Contemporary Christianity. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)