Exploring the History and Philosophy of Christian Education: Principles for the 21st Century
- ISBN-10
- 1725230453
- ISBN-13
- 9781725230453
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 442
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-12-12
- Publisher
- Wipf and Stock Publishers
- Authors
- Warren S. Benson, Michael J. Anthony
Description
In this insightful book, two leading scholars in Christian education trace the history of the discipline from the Old Testament to the present. Presented against the backdrop of wider philosophical thought and historical events, Anthony and Benson show how each successive era shaped the practice of Christian education today. The result is a book brimming with insights that reveal the historical roots and philosophical underpinnings of issues relevant to current practice in Christian education ministries. "The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with more than just valuable insights regarding the past. . . . The future is the emphasis of this history book." From the Introduction
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