Heretics for armchair theologians / [print]
Justo L. and Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez ; illustrations by Ron Hill.
- First edition.
- Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [(c)2008.
- viii, 166 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Armchair series .
- Armchair series. .
"Scriptures quotations from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible."--T, p, verso.
Why heretics? ; The Ebionites Gnosticism Marcion The Montanists The Trinity The Donatists Pelagius Christology What now?
In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzalez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing what the church wished to safeguard and uphold, these "heretics," including Marcion, Arius, Nestorius, and Pelagius, are engagingly presented in their contexts through a clear and accessible text that is highlighted by the humorous illustrations of Ron Hill. Heretics for Armchair Theologians is an enjoyable way to learn about the church's early life and beliefs. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious.
9780664232054 0664232050
Presbyterian Pub Corp, 100 Whitherspoon st, Louisville, KY, USA, 40202
2008013185
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014691687 Uk
Christian heresies--History--Early church, ca. 30-600. Christian heretics--History--Early church, ca. 30-600. Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.