This selection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has become established as a classic reference work, providing insights into 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate.

While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder has added a substantial section of more recent writings. These 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 discussing questions about homosexuality, divorce, AIDS, and in-vitro fertilization, amongst other issues.

This further expanded fourth edition brings the anthology up-to-date with a new section looking at issues facing the twenty-first century churches. This includes extracts exploring the churches' responses to questions of social justice, international politics, trade and debt, environmental change, and technological development. New material also covers the global growth of Christianity, the progress of Christian unity, and mission in multi-faith and postmodern societies.

This highly affordable paperback edition includes Maier's best-selling translation, historical commentary on each book of The Church History, and numerous maps and illustrations.

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

The third edition of Christianity Through the Centuries brings the reader up-to-date by discussing events and developments in the church into the 1990s. This edition has been redesigned with new typography and greatly improved graphics to increase clarity, accessibility, and usefulness. - New chapters examine recent trends and developments (expanding the last section from 2 chapters to 5) - New photos. Over 100 photos in all -- more than twice the number in the previous edition - Single-column format for greater readability and a contemporary look - Improved maps (21) and charts (39) Building on the features that have made Christianity Through the Centuries an indispensable text, the author not only explains the development of doctrines, movements, and institutions, but also gives attention to 'the impact of Christianity on its times and to the mark of the times on Christianity.'

The third edition of Christianity Through the Centuries brings the reader up-to-date by discussing events and developments in the church into the 1990s. This edition has been redesigned with new typography and greatly improved graphics to increase clarity, accessibility, and usefulness. - New chapters examine recent trends and developments (expanding the last section from 2 chapters to 5) - New photos. Over 100 photos in all -- more than twice the number in the previous edition - Single-column format for greater readability and a contemporary look - Improved maps (21) and charts (39) Building on the features that have made Christianity Through the Centuries an indispensable text, the author not only explains the development of doctrines, movements, and institutions, but also gives attention to 'the impact of Christianity on its times and to the mark of the times on Christianity.'

This collection contains the complete volumes:

History of the Christian Church, Volume 1: Apostolic Christianity, A.D. 1-100, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 2: Ante-Nicene Christianity, A.D. 100-325, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 3: Nicene and Post-Nicene Christianity from Constantine the Great to Gregory the Great, A.D. 311-600, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 4: Mediaeval Christianity from Gregory I to Gregory VII, A.D. 590-1073, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 5, Part 1: The Middle Ages from Gregory VII, 1049, to Boniface VIII, 1294, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 6: Modern Christianity: the German Reformation, A.D. 1517-1530, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 7: Modern Christianity: the Swiss Reformation, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Philip Schaff was a Swiss-born, German-educated Protestant theologian and a historian of the Christian church, who, after his education, lived and taught in the United States. Schaff's broad views strongly influenced the German Reformed Church, through his teaching at Mercersburg, through his championship of English in German Reformed churches and schools in America, through his hymnal (1859), through his labours as chairman of the committee which prepared a new liturgy, and by his edition (1863) of the Heidelberg Catechism. His History of the Apostolic Church (in German, 1851; in English, 1853) and his History of the Christian Church (7 vols., 1858–1890), opened a new period in American study of ecclesiastical history.

This collection contains the complete volumes:

History of the Christian Church, Volume 1: Apostolic Christianity, A.D. 1-100, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 2: Ante-Nicene Christianity, A.D. 100-325, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 3: Nicene and Post-Nicene Christianity from Constantine the Great to Gregory the Great, A.D. 311-600, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 4: Mediaeval Christianity from Gregory I to Gregory VII, A.D. 590-1073, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 5, Part 1: The Middle Ages from Gregory VII, 1049, to Boniface VIII, 1294, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 6: Modern Christianity: the German Reformation, A.D. 1517-1530, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

History of the Christian Church, Volume 7: Modern Christianity: the Swiss Reformation, 5th, Thoroughly Revised Edition

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Philip Schaff was a Swiss-born, German-educated Protestant theologian and a historian of the Christian church, who, after his education, lived and taught in the United States. Schaff's broad views strongly influenced the German Reformed Church, through his teaching at Mercersburg, through his championship of English in German Reformed churches and schools in America, through his hymnal (1859), through his labours as chairman of the committee which prepared a new liturgy, and by his edition (1863) of the Heidelberg Catechism. His History of the Apostolic Church (in German, 1851; in English, 1853) and his History of the Christian Church (7 vols., 1858–1890), opened a new period in American study of ecclesiastical history.

Based on the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this is an indispensable guide for both students and the general reader. Over 5,000 entries provide full coverage of theology, patristic scholarship, churches and denominations, the church calendar and organization, and the Bible, as well as entries on theologians, philosophers, painters, musicians, and writers of religious works.
This revised second edition has been fully updated to reflect recent changes in the church. It includes increased coverage of the church in Latin America, Eastern Churches, issues on moral theology, and developments stemming from the Second Vatican Council, Black Churches, Christian attitudes to Jews, Feminist Theology, Holiness Movement, Liberation Theology, and ordination of women.
This handy, concise volume is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Christian history.

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