A wide variety of approaches and emphases is found in Christian ethics, so that believers answer the seven questions above in different ways. Regarding the meaning and grounding of ethical claims, throughout history most Christians have ...
Or is it an accurate account of reality, our own condition and God’s attitude toward us? Gooding and Lennox address crucial issues that can make it difficult for thoughtful people to accept the Christian message.
Ascension Day The Thursday 40 days after Easter Sunday when Christians remember Jesus ' ascension - when He rose up to heaven . baptize To welcome a person into the church through a ceremony that involves water . bishop The religious ...
Each title in the Religions of the World series explores the main beliefs, practices, and places of worship of a major world religion.
After a concise description of the social, political, and religious world of first-century Palestine, the text quickly examines the Jesus of history and tradition, including Jesus’ impact upon his first-century followers; the narrative ...
The Guide is quite unlike any other book about Christianity.It approaches Christianity as a foreign land, which it is for a very large number of people.
... Awash in a Sea of Faith . Christianizing the American People ( Cambridge , MA : Harvard University Press , 1990 ) , 179 . 6. Jon Butler relates these stories in Awash in a Sea of Faith , 184-5 . 7. Quotations from Thomas Jefferson and ...
Although centered around the figure of Jesus of Nazareth, Christianity evolved rapidly, leading to the creation of various sects and traditions that have come to represent different peoples around the world.
This resource covers a wide range of questions about Christian life, from the teachings of Jesus to how the pulpit and lectern are used in worship.
Annie Besant was a prominent British socialist, Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule.
A celebration of two thousand years of Christianity, this wide-ranging and authoritative history starts with the birth of Jesus and maps out the broad sweep of the Christian religion as...
New, accessible overview of the global history of Christianity
"This book is a timeless piece of information that reaches out to the souls of the reader. It stands as a mirror guide that holds a true reflection of the statement , Are You Addicted To Christianity?
... The ecclesiastical organisation of the Church of the East, 1318–1913. Peeters Publishers, Louvain Wilmshurst D (2011) The Martyred Church: a history of the Church of the east. East & West Publishing Limited, London Websites Searched ...
With authoritative text, superb illustrations featuring Christian art and architecture of the times, special features on the Bible, prayer and liturgy, plus detailed maps and a timeline, this is a great reference for anyone.
"This compelling and superbly illustrated account of 2,000 years of Christianity has been written by religious experts.
Written by contributing scholars who are experts in specific facets of developing Christianity, this survey provides a well-rounded introduction to the history of Christianity and is ideal for...
Written by contributing scholars who are experts in specific facets of developing Christianity, this survey provides a well-rounded introduction to the history of Christianity and is ideal for anyone interested...
A detailed chronological guide, tracing the geographical and social development of Christian communities around the world, covering many key issues, including the Crusades and the fervent evangelism of missionary movements over the last ...
... a little treatise called “On contempt of the World,” in which he wrote: I am ready to swear that there is no duty here which is not filled with happiness. There is nothing more lucrative than our poverty, nothing more free than our ...