Turning points : decisive moments in the history of Christianity /
Noll, Mark A., 1946-
Turning points : decisive moments in the history of Christianity / [print] Mark A. Noll, David Komline. - Fourth edition. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, (c)2022. - xxv, 342 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction: The idea of turning points and reasons for studying the history of Christianity -- The church pushed out on its own: the fall of Jerusalem (70) -- Realities of empire: the Council of Nicaea (325) -- Doctrine, politics, and life in the word: the Council of Chalcedon (451) -- The monastic rescue of the church: Benedict's Rule (530) -- The culmination of Christendom: the coronation of Charlemagne (800) -- Division between East and West: the great schism (1054) -- The beginnings of Protestantism: the Diet of Worms (1521) -- Church and nation: The English act of supremacy (1534) -- Catholic reform and worldwide outreach: the founding of the Jesuits (1540) -- The new piety: the conversion of the Wesleys (1738) -- Discontents of the modern West: the French Revolution (1789) -- A faith for all the world: the Edinburgh Missionary Conference (1910) -- Mobilizing for the future: the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (1974) -- Afterword: The character of Christianity and the search for turning points.
"This popular introduction to church history isolates fourteen key moments that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity. The fourth edition more thoroughly highlights the importance of women in Christian history and the impact of world Christianity. It also includes a new preface, updates throughout the book, revised 'further readings' for each chapter, new sidebar content, and study questions." "This new edition of a bestselling textbook isolates key events that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity"--
9781540964885
99992295680 17915528
2022004824
GBC2E8598 bnb
020722702 Uk
Church history.
BR145.2.N793.T876 2022
Turning points : decisive moments in the history of Christianity / [print] Mark A. Noll, David Komline. - Fourth edition. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, (c)2022. - xxv, 342 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction: The idea of turning points and reasons for studying the history of Christianity -- The church pushed out on its own: the fall of Jerusalem (70) -- Realities of empire: the Council of Nicaea (325) -- Doctrine, politics, and life in the word: the Council of Chalcedon (451) -- The monastic rescue of the church: Benedict's Rule (530) -- The culmination of Christendom: the coronation of Charlemagne (800) -- Division between East and West: the great schism (1054) -- The beginnings of Protestantism: the Diet of Worms (1521) -- Church and nation: The English act of supremacy (1534) -- Catholic reform and worldwide outreach: the founding of the Jesuits (1540) -- The new piety: the conversion of the Wesleys (1738) -- Discontents of the modern West: the French Revolution (1789) -- A faith for all the world: the Edinburgh Missionary Conference (1910) -- Mobilizing for the future: the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (1974) -- Afterword: The character of Christianity and the search for turning points.
"This popular introduction to church history isolates fourteen key moments that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity. The fourth edition more thoroughly highlights the importance of women in Christian history and the impact of world Christianity. It also includes a new preface, updates throughout the book, revised 'further readings' for each chapter, new sidebar content, and study questions." "This new edition of a bestselling textbook isolates key events that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity"--
9781540964885
99992295680 17915528
2022004824
GBC2E8598 bnb
020722702 Uk
Church history.
BR145.2.N793.T876 2022