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Christianity Through the Cenuries : A History of the Christian Church by Earle E. Cairns (1996, Hardcover)
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PublisherZondervan
ISBN-100310208122
ISBN-139780310208129
eBay Product ID (ePID)82257
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleChristianity Through the Cenuries : a History of the Christian Church
Number of Pages560 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChristian Church / History, Biblical Studies / History & Culture, Biblical Référence / Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Publication Year1996
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreReligion
AuthorEarle E. Cairns
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight41.4 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width7.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN96-032558
Dewey Edition20
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal270
Table Of ContentContentsCharts, Maps, Pictures and CreditsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction Ancient Church History (B.C., A.D.)The Spread of Christianity in the Empire to 1001.The Fullness of the Time2.On This Rock3.To the Jew First4.Also to the Greek5.The Books and the Parchments6.With the Bishops and the DeaconsThe Struggle of the Old Catholic Imperial Church for Survival7.Christ or Caesar8.Fables or Sound Doctrine9.Earnestly Contending for the Faith10.The Church Closes RanksThe Supremacy of the Old Catholic Imperial Church, 313 - 59011.The Church Faces the Empire and the Barbarians12.Conciliar Controversy and Creedal Development13.The Golden Age of Church Fathers14.The Christianity of the Cloisters15.Hierarchical and Liturgical DevelopmentsMedieval Church HistoryThe Rise of the Empire and Latin-Teutonic Christianity16.The First Medieval Pope17.Christian Losses and Expansion18.The Revival of Imperialism in the WestEbb and Flow in Relationships Between Church and State, 800-105419.The Emergence of the Holy Roman Empire20.Revival and Schism in the ChurchThe Supremacy of the Papacy21.The Zenith of Papal Power22.Crusaders and Reformers23.Medieval Learning and WorshipMedieval Sunset and Modern Sunrise, 1305-151724.Attempts at Internal Reform25.The Papacy Faces External OppositionModern Church History 1517 and AfterReformation and Counter-Reformation, 1517-164826.The Background of Reformation27.Luther and the German Reformation28.The Reformation in Switzerland29.The Reformed Faith Outside Switzerland30.The Reformation and Puritanism in England31.Counter-Reformation and EvaluationRationalism, Revivalism, and Denominationalism, 1648-178932.The Establishment of Christianity in North America33.Rationalism, Revivalism, and Roman CatholicismRevivalism, Missions, and Modernism, 1789-191434.Roman Catholic Victories and Vicissitudes35.Religion and Reform in Great Britain and Europe36.Foes of the Faith37.The American Church in the National EraChurch and Society in Tension Since 191438.The Church in Changing World Culture39.The Decline of Liberal, Neo-Orthodox, and Radical Theologies40.The Rise of Ecumenical Organization41.Evangelical Unity in Diversity42.Decline and Expansion in Church GrowthConclusion: Problems, Patterns, and ProspectsNotesIndex
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe third edition of this classic textbook on church history is updated to the late twentieth century. 200,000 copies are in print through the first three printings., The third edition of Christianity Through the Centuries brings the reader up-to-date by discussing events and developments in the church into the 1990s. This edition has been redesigned with new typography and greatly improved graphics to increase clarity, accessibility, and usefulness. - New chapters examine recent trends and developments (expanding the last section from 2 chapters to 5) - New photos. Over 100 photos in all -- more than twice the number in the previous edition - Single-column format for greater readability and a contemporary look - Improved maps (21) and charts (39) Building on the features that have made Christianity Through the Centuries an indispensable text, the author not only explains the development of doctrines, movements, and institutions, but also gives attention to "the impact of Christianity on its times and to the mark of the times on Christianity.", The third edition of Christianity Through the Centuries brings the reader up-to-date by discussing events and developments in the church into the 1990s. This edition has been redesigned with new typography and greatly improved graphics to increase clarity, accessibility, and usefulness. - New chapters examine recent trends and developments (expanding the last section from 2 chapters to 5) - New photos. Over 100 photos in all -- more than twice the number in the previous edition - Single-column format for greater readability and a contemporary look - Improved maps (21) and charts (39) Building on the features that have made Christianity Through the Centuries an indispensable text, the author not only explains the development of doctrines, movements, and institutions, but also gives attention to the impact of Christianity on its times and to the mark of the times on Christianity.
LC Classification NumberBR145.2.C28 1996
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- 23 Jan, 2025
easy to read
The book is extremly compelling but above all it is great read that takes it reader on a hisytorical journey with wonderful facts . Certainly not every is a history buff but after reading this book Iam convince any reader will gain a great apprecation for history .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jan, 2024
For everyone who who wants to know History of Christianity.
One of the best books of Church History!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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- 16 Oct, 2023
A valuable reference text.
Good product at a good price. Especially like the "cultural" perspective aspects.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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