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Documents of the Christian Church
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Documents of the Christian Church
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by Henry Bettenson and Chris Maunder
Sales Rank : 8066
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Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition September 16, 1999
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0192880713
ISBN-13: 978-0192880710
Product Dimensions:
7.7 x 5 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Product Review
"Extremely useful for students of Church history because it gives them exposure to the primary texts upon which their textbook accounts are based."--John Mackett, Elmbrook Christian Study Center
"A fine collection of the most important source materials for the history of Christianity."--The Christian Century
"No student of church history can afford to be without it."--The Churchman
"Excellent illustrative and primary source material."--Terry A. Chaney, Ozark Christian College
"'Documents' is a time-proven collection of some of the most significant writings in the history of Christianity. This compilation leads the earnest student of church history beyond second-hand appropriation and straight into the character and spirit of the people and movements which have given shape to the Church of Christ through the ages."--Brad Creed, George W. Truett Theological Seminary
"Very good on early reformation church historical documents. Would like to have seen more material related to American church history."--David C. Hard, Philadelphia College of Bible
"Great selection of sources."--Dr. Don Bowdle, Lee College
"A vital and concise source, along with narrative history, for hands-on encounter with the Christian tradition."--Professor David P. Whitelaw, Point Loma Nazarene College
"Text ranks with the classics, in pulling together into one volume a multiplied number of significant quotes and historic documents from throughout Church History."--Melvin H. Shoemaker, Azuso Pacific University
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Description
Since its first publication in 1967, this collection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has established itself as a classic work. Now incorporating a wealth of new material, this new edition will be an essential reference source for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church.
While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder has added a substantial section of more recent writings. These new entries illustrate the Second Vatican Council; the theologies of liberation; Church and State from 'Thatcher's Britain' to Communist Eastern Europe; Black, feminist, and ecological theology; ecumenism; and inter-faith dialogue. The emphasis on moral debate in the contemporary Churches is reflected in selections dealing with modern issues such as homosexuality, divorce, AIDS, and in-vitro fertilization. With the publication of this new edition, Documents of the Christian Church provides insights into the whole 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate.
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