A brief introduction to Christianity / updated and revised by Tim Dowley ; general editor, Christopher Partridge.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dowley, Tim, editor.

Partridge, Christopher H. (Christopher Hugh), 1961- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity.

Religions.

Physical Description:

138 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2018]

Summary:

With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Christianity with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Christian beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

Contents:

Part 1 Understanding Religion

1 What Is Religion? p. 12

2 Phenomenology and the Study of Religion p. 15

3 The Anthropology of Religion p. 21

Myths and Symbols p. 24

4 The Sociology of Religion p. 26

5 The Psychology of Religion p. 31

6 Theological Approaches to the Study of Religion p. 34

7 Critical Theory and Religion p. 38

8 Ritual and Performance p. 42

Part 2 Christianity

9 A Historical Overview p. 52

10 Jesus p. 60

Branches of the Church p. 68

11 Sacred Writings p. 73

12 Beliefs p. 75

13 Worship and Festivals p. 82

I am a Christian p. 88

14 Family and Society p. 90

15 Contemporary Christianity p. 93.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781506450322

1506450326

OCLC:

1042080227