Handy Christianity Answer Book

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

Av Stephen A Werner, Stephen A. Werner

319 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

Finns i fler format (1)

Inbunden

779 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

The Handy Christianity Answer Book provides detailed descriptions of the teachings of Jesus, Christian beliefs about Jesus, explications of ceremonies, symbols, rituals, observations, customs, leaders, and organization of the world's largest religion. It clearly and eloquently explains how different Christians think and explores the richness of the Christian tradition. This engaging, user-friendly primer looks at the significance of the Bible, Jesus, the Apostles, the Trinity, the Eucharist, historical schisms, divisions and different denominations, worship, sacraments, prayer, and much more.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-04-18
Mått180 x 234 x 25 mm
Vikt694 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor400
FörlagVisible Ink Press
ISBN9781578596867

Tillhör följande kategorier

Religion och filosofi inom Barn och ungdom
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Frågesport och trivia inom Sport fritid och hobby
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion
Religion och tro inom Filosofi och religion

Stephen A. Werner, Ph.D. received his doctorate in Historical Study of Christian Theology from Saint Louis University. He has nearly 30 years of experience teaching courses in American Christianity; Christian History; Early, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Christianity; the New Testament; Essence of Christianity; and American Religion at several universities in the St. Louis area, including at the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University and the Religious Studies Department at Webster University. In addition to Christian history, he has taught courses on world religions, religion and art, mythology, and creative thinking. His forthcoming book How to Study Religion provides a highly readable and easy-to-understand introduction to religion for college students or for those who are curious about religion. Werner resides in St. Louis, Missouri.

Preface and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. What is Christianity?2. Who is Jesus?3. Important Scenes in the life of Jesus4. The Teachings of Jesus5. Important People in the Gospels6. Basic Beliefs of Mainline Christians7. The Bible8. Christian Celebrations9. This Life and the Next10. Angels, the Devil, and the End Times11. Christian History and the Apostolic Age12. Early Christianity: 100-80013. Christianity in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: 800-150014. The Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation: The 1500s15. Christianity in Europe from the 1600s to the Present16. Christianity in America from 1492 to the Present17. Christian Art and Architecture18. Christian Music19. Christian Movies and Musicals20. The Catholic Church21. Miscellaneous TopicsSuggestions for Further ReadingGlobal TimelineGlossaryIndex

“… an ideal ready reference … will interest young adults, general readers, Christians curious to learn more, and those who are spiritual but not religious and would like to explore the basics and some of the mysteries of the religion.” – Library Journal”… written both for Christians who want a deeper understanding of their own tradition and for non-Christians and nonbelievers who want to understand the influence of … Christianity” – SirReadALot“… answers questions about Christianity and its beliefs, practices, and the influence, in relation to the definition of Christianity; Jesus, Christian beliefs about him, and his teachings; key people in the Gospels; the basic beliefs of mainstream Christians; the Bible; Christian history; celebrations and rituals; morality; the Catholic Church; and Christian art, architecture, music, and movies.” Protoview Book News