Introduction to the history of Christianity / Tim Dowley, editor ; consulting editors, John H.Y. Briggs, Robert Linder, David F. Wright.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dowley, Tim, editor.

Briggs, John H. Y., consulting editor.

Linder, Robert Dean, consulting editor.

Wright, David F., consulting editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church history.

Physical Description:

616 pages : color illustrations, color maps, portraits (some color.) ; 25 cm

Edition:

Second Edition.

Other Title:

History of Christianity

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, Minn. : Fortress Press, [2013].

Summary:

"Combining the accuracy and readability of the first edition of this highly acclaimed text, Dowley has enhanced the second edition with new contributions from Pheme Perkins on 'The Thought-World of Early Christianity' and Richard Burridge on 'Jesus and the Gospels' as well as updated and revised contributions from Ward Gasque, Richard Pierard, John H. Y. Briggs, and more. With many new photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and timelines, the inviting new full-color format tells the dramatic, intriguing, and often surprising story of Christians in their 2000-year journey to the present day. This textbook can be purchased individually or as part of a course pack which includes the Study Companion. Authoritative content, comprehensive scope, arresting four-color illustration, and innovative learning aids, now in multiple formats for complete versatility. Also available as an Inkling Interactive Textbook: the full content of the textbook PLUS!" -- Publisher description.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Edition:

Original edition: 0856480738 Berkhamsted : Lion Pub., 1977

ISBN:

0800699696

9780800699697

OCLC:

828670843