Introducing Christianity by James R. Adair (English) Paperback Book

Description: Introducing Christianity by James R. Adair An essential introduction to one of the worlds great religious traditions, written in a vivid, lively style by an experienced teacher. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is Christianity? How did it begin? What do Christians believe? What are their customs and history? How has Christianity developed though the centuries, and how diverse is Christianity today? Introducing Christianity is an essential introduction to one of the worlds great religious traditions. James R. Adair narrates the history of Christianity: the intellectual and historical context of its origins, its triumph under the Romans, the upheavals of the Crusades, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations and the challenges of the Enlightenment, and of the modern age. He explores the intriguing new forms Christianity took in the nineteenth century, the evolution of sects such as Mormonism and Jehovahs witnesses, and its mission to Africa. Adair also interrogates Christianitys role in the modern world, as he surveys liturgical, geographical and denominational perspectives of contemporary Christianity. He concludes by investigating how Christians interact with modern culture, particularly science, the arts, ethics, political and other religions. Written in a vivid and lively style, by an experienced teacher, Introducing Christianity is the ideal resource for students beginning their studies of Christianity. Richly illustrated, it also includes quotations from original sources, learning goals, summary boxes, questions for discussion, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary, to aid study and revision. The accompanying website to this book can be found at Notes A one volume introduction to the field by an experienced teacher, attractively illustrated. Author Biography James R. Adair is Assistant Professor at Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio, Texas. He was the editor of the Society of Biblical Literature Text-Critical monograph series from 1997-2004 and is the general editor of TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism. Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to Christianity 1. Basic Questions 2. Christianity and the Divine Part 2: Historical Overview of Christianity 3. The Historical and Intellectual Context of Christianity 4. The Founder and Foundational Documents 5. Defining Christianity 6. Conflict and Persecution 7. The Triumph of Christianity 8. Power Shift 9. Christendom at its Height 10. Winds of Change 11. Upheaval in the Church 12. Orthodoxy 13. Old World and New World 14. Diversification and Expansion 15. The Church and the Modern World Part 3: The Varieties of Christianity 16. A Denominational/Traditional Perspective 17. A Geographical Perspective 18. A Doctrinal Perspective 19. A Liturgical Perspective Part 4: Christianitys Interaction with the World 20. Christianity and Science 21. Christianity and the Arts 22. Christian Ethics and Politics 23. Christianity and Other Religions 24. Conclusion. Abbreviations. Glossary. Bibliography Details ISBN0415772125 Author James R. Adair Short Title INTRODUCING CHRISTIANITY Language English ISBN-10 0415772125 ISBN-13 9780415772129 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 230 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Affiliation Baptist University of the Americas, USA DOI 10.1604/9780415772129 UK Release Date 2007-12-19 AU Release Date 2007-12-19 NZ Release Date 2007-12-19 Pages 512 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series World Religions Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-12-19 Alternative 9780415772112 Illustrations 40 Halftones, black and white Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134428999;

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