Readings in Christianity / Edition 2

by Robert E. Van Voorst

Overview

This book is designed to lead students into the world of Christianity by way of primary literary sources. It contains the most notable and instructive primary sources from the entire sweep of Christian history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900534546624
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	10/31/2000
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Dr. Robert E. Van Voorst is Professor of New Testament Studies at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and former professor of religion at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he was named Teacher of the Year in 1995. He has served as a visiting professor in Oxford University and Zhejiang University in China. Van Voorst has written frequently on religious studies in noted journals and reference works. In addition, he has authored numerous books, including six with Cengage Learning: RELG: WORLD, 3rd Edition; READINGS IN CHRISTIANITY, 3rd Edition; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES, 9th Edition; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES: EASTERN RELIGIONS; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES: WESTERN RELIGIONS; and READING THE NEW TESTAMENT TODAY, now also in a Chinese version. Other books by Van Voorst include BUILDING YOUR NEW TESTAMENT GREEK VOCABULARY, 3rd Edition; THE ASCENTS OF JAMES, a recovery and commentary on a second-century Jewish-Christian document; and JESUS OUTSIDE THE NEW TESTAMENT, an examination of traditions about Jesus in ancient classical and Jewish documents, now also in Italian.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. The Study of Christianity through Primary Sources. 2. Biblical Foundations. 3. Ancient Christianity (100-500). 4. Christianity in Byzantine, Medieval and Renaissance Times (500-1500). 5. Reform in Western Christianity (1500-1600). 6. Early Modern Christianity (1600-1900). 7. Christianity in Modern Times (1900-Present). Index.

Editorial Reviews

Van Voorst (Western Theological Seminary) presents here together primary source material, introductory notes, and practical guidelines for reading the primary sources. Organized chronologically, the chapters present material from various periods of Christian history. The readings from each time period are grouped into five categories: people and events of influence, institutional and church organization, teachings of Christianity, personal and social ethics, and ecumenism and Christianity's relation to other faiths. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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