{"product_id":"christian-history-an-introduction-paperback","title":"Christian History - An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlister E. McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA major new introduction to the global history of Christianity, written by one of the world's leading theologians and author of numerous bestselling textbooks. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a truly global review by exploring the development of Christianity and related issues in Asia, Latin America and Africa, and not just focusing on Western concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpanning more than two millennia and combining elements of theology, history, and culture, it traces the development of all three branches of Christianity - Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox - providing context to Christianity's origins and its links to Judaism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks beyond denominational history at Christianity's impact on individuals, society, politics, and intellectual thought, as well as on art, architecture, and the natural sciences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines McGrath's acute historical sensibility with formidable organizational skill, breaking the material down into accessible, self-contained historical periods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an accessible and student-oriented text, assuming little or no advance theological or historical knowledge on the part of the reader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the world's leading theologians and the author of numerous bestselling textbooks, this comprehensive textbook explores over two millennia of Christian history. Accessibly structured by historical period, and informed by the latest research, it goes beyond a simple denominational history in analyzing the impact of Christianity as a social, political, and intellectual phenomenon, as well as its legacy on art, architecture, and the natural sciences. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing the development of all three branches of Christianity - Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox - and providing context to Christianity's origins and its links to Judaism, the book adopts a truly global perspective. McGrath extends his focus beyond the West to explore the expansion of Christianity and related issues across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Combined with coverage of theology, history, and culture, this global viewpoint will ensure \u003ci\u003eChristian History: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e will be a valuable addition to the field and to any student's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlister E. McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at King's College London, UK, and head of its Centre for Theology, Religion, and Culture. Prior to his current post, he was Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University, UK. One of the world's leading theologians, he is the author of some of the most widely used textbooks on theology, including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eChristian Theology: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010), now in its fifth edition, and \u003ci\u003eHistorical Theology, second edition\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012). He is much in demand as a speaker at conferences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.6 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447764238514,"sku":"9781118337806","price":95.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/48f32fca4c228a53278581dd437be2cf.webp?v=1778745342","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/christian-history-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}