Introduction to Christianity (Religious Life in History Series) 3rd Edition

by Mary Jo Weaver, Jason Bivins, David Brakke

Combining essential information with thought-provoking discussion, this third edition updates the practical and challenging coverage of the history, ideas, and diversity of Christianity. This book provides a balanced introduction to the historical, cultural, theological, and social aspects of Christianity's development, focusing on movements, people, and controversies that have united and divided Christians over time. This foundation prepares readers for the final section of the text, where they are invited to understand and engage in topics of ongoing debate among Christians, such as women's ordination and modern technology in the church ("the electronic church").

Genres: History, Religion, Textbooks, Christianity

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[فؤاد · Rating 2 out of 5]

مناسب من نبود. تمرکزش روی مسیحیت در آمریکاست و نصف بیشتر حجم کتاب به این پرداخته. و مسیحیت اولیه و قرون وسطی رو خیلی گذرا و به عنوان مقدمه مطرح کرده.

[Tikeren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was written specifically for someone who is familiar with Christianity either as a Christian in America or in a Christian community in America. If you fall under either of those categories, this book was written for your perspective, but if not, this book isn't for you.

It is an interesting and very short read, that can be just picked up and read as opposed to being read like a typical textbook.