Christianity / Brian Wilson.
| Author/creator | Wilson, Brian, 1969- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, ©1999. |
| Description | 128 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Religions of the world Religions of the world (Upper Saddle River, N.J.) ^A517434 |
| Partial contents | 1. Introduction -- Easter in Jerusalem -- Christianity in Jerusalem: a Metaphor for Christianity Worldwide -- Jerusalem Again -- 2. From Jesus to Messiah to Christ: the Development of Christianity in Late Antiquity -- Jewish Context -- Theology of the Restoration of Israel -- Historical Jesus -- Problem of the Crucified Messiah -- From Messiah to Christ -- Synoptic Gospels -- Early Church Order and Services -- Popular Christianity in Late Antiquity -- Hebraic vs. Greek Worldviews in Christian Apologetics -- Fixing of the Christian Canon -- 3. Concept of Christendom: Christianity from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages -- Romanization of Christianity -- Conversion of Constantine and the Creation of Christendom -- Development of the Liturgical Year -- Beginning of the Middle Ages -- Russian Orthodox Church -- Middle Ages in the West -- Cathedrals and Universities -- ^ Evolving Religious Practices in the Medieval West. Art Focus: Icons -- Hardening of Schism Between East and West -- 4. Reformations in the West -- Religious Reform Movements in Europe -- Protestant Reformation -- Reformed Traditions -- Radical Reformation -- Reformation in England -- Varieties of Protestant Worship -- Catholic Reformation -- Wars of Religion and the End of Christendom -- 5. Christianity and the Challenges of Modernity -- Religion and the Enlightenment -- Managing Christian Diversity in English America -- Protestant Pietism and Religious Revivalism in the Age of Enlightenment -- Sectarianism in Nineteenth-century America -- Problem of Religious Modernism -- Protestant Christianity and the Crises of Modernity in the Twentieth Century -- Roman Catholicism After World War II -- Orthodox Christianity in Russia -- Christianity and the Modern Period -- 6. Globalization of Christianity -- ^ |
| Contents | Christianity in Asia -- Christianity in Africa -- Future of Global Christianity. Art Focus: Non-Western Expressions of Christianity in Art -- 7. Christian Beliefs and Practices in a Postmodern Age -- Christian Beliefs in the Postmodern West -- Nature and Destiny of Humanity -- Angels and Devils -- Postmodern Christian Practice -- Pilgrimage and Spiritual Healing in the Postmodern West -- Conclusion. Holy Days and Festivals. |
| Abstract | Provides a concise survey of the history of Christianity, from its beginnings in late antiquity, through the Reformations in the West, to its present-day globalization. Focuses particularly on the modern period. Provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Christian beliefs and practices, and looks at the ways in which this diverse religion has adapted, and continues to adapt, to the changes of the modern world. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126) and index. |
| ISBN | 0135766389 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780135766385 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BR150 .W55 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |