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The story of Christianity : a chronicle of Christian civilization from ancient Rome to today / Jean-Pierre Isbouts.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2014]Edition: First editionDescription: 367 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1426213875 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 1426214472 (hardcover (deluxe) : alk. paper)
  • 9781426213878 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 9781426214479 (hardcover (deluxe) : alk. paper)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Christianity's imprint on human civilization -- The life of Jesus -- The early Christians -- The Byzantine Empire -- Expansion into Europe -- Christianity in the East -- The age of conflict -- The medieval church at its zenith -- The Renaissance and Reformation -- The age of discovery -- The age of Enlightenment -- The age of colonialism -- The modern world -- Christianity in the 21st century.
Summary: Focuses on the rich social and cultural history of Christianity through the ages, from its roots in Palestine to its development as a global movement.
Holdings
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 270 I76 Available 33111007979590
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Sumptuously illustrated with hundreds of gorgeous photographs, artifacts, and maps, The Story of Christianity focuses on the rich social and cultural history of Christianity through the ages, from its roots in Palestine to its triumph as a global movement, told through a series of dramatic turning points and unforgettable people. Beginning with the story of Jesus' life, author Isbouts expertly sets key turning points in the story of Christianity in context, from the conversion of Constantine to Martin Luther's protest; from the Crusades to the ministry of Mother Teresa. Using the dramatic art and architecture of the Christian faith as visual touchpoints and highlighting inspiring quotes and stories with resonance to the modern era, Isbouts writes with a deep respect for both Catholic and Protestant traditions and provides an excellent introduction to the complex and compelling world of the Christian faith.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 356-357) and index.

Christianity's imprint on human civilization -- The life of Jesus -- The early Christians -- The Byzantine Empire -- Expansion into Europe -- Christianity in the East -- The age of conflict -- The medieval church at its zenith -- The Renaissance and Reformation -- The age of discovery -- The age of Enlightenment -- The age of colonialism -- The modern world -- Christianity in the 21st century.

Focuses on the rich social and cultural history of Christianity through the ages, from its roots in Palestine to its development as a global movement.

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