An Introduction to the History of Christianity
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An Introduction to the History of Christianity by George Herring
Concentrating on the interaction between the sacred and the secular, this work presents an introduction to the history of Christianity. Focusing on many specific themes, such as Belief, Practice, Organisation and Propagation, it includes maps, timelines, quotations from primary source material, a glossary, and a further reading section.
'This is a veritable tome of a book but one that needs to be kept on the bookshelf of any theological student and read and dipped into regularly' ~ Ian Gibson, The Good Book Stall
"George Hering's Book is the fruit of a long career in teaching and offers an excellent introduction to Church history up to the time of the Enlighten ment, botrh for undergraduates and a wider readership" "Theological and other issues are constantly intertwined and the author's judgements are very careful and thoroughly backed up by evidence. This is an excellent introduction to Church History , and my only criticism stems from how good it is." The Pastoral Review, vol.5 issues 2
Title mention in Baptist Times, 2007 * Baptist Times *
"George Herring...has written the kind of book which every undergraduate or non-specialist postgraduate historian longs to have at his or her disposal....the overview is both comprehensive and wide-ranging, and the depth achieved through a range of fascinating details which lighten and illuminate Herring's general thesis." -- John Greenhalgh, Catholic Herald * Catholic Herald *
'[W]ell done, detailed, and clearly written...This author is an experienced teacher of church history, and...knows how to convey information. He is aware of recent scholarship, and there are good bibliographies to each chapter...This is a book that can be recommended to readers who want to concentrate on these three periods of history....this hardback offers a great deal of sound scholarship.' Rev'd Dr Raymond Chapman, Church Times, 03/11/2006 -- Rev'd Dr Raymond Chapman * Church Times *
"...highly readable..." "...insightful..." -- Marilyn Lewis, Ripon College, Cuddesdon * Expository Times *
'[A] satisfying book that will be of interest to general readers and a valuable tool for students.' ~ Rev David Blatherwick, Methodist Recorder, 2006 -- Rev David Blatherwick * Methodist Recorder *
"George Hering's Book is the fruit of a long career in teaching and offers an excellent introduction to Church history up to the time of the Enlighten ment, botrh for undergraduates and a wider readership" "Theological and other issues are constantly intertwined and the author's judgements are very careful and thoroughly backed up by evidence. This is an excellent introduction to Church History , and my only criticism stems from how good it is." The Pastoral Review, vol.5 issues 2
Title mention in Baptist Times, 2007 * Baptist Times *
"George Herring...has written the kind of book which every undergraduate or non-specialist postgraduate historian longs to have at his or her disposal....the overview is both comprehensive and wide-ranging, and the depth achieved through a range of fascinating details which lighten and illuminate Herring's general thesis." -- John Greenhalgh, Catholic Herald * Catholic Herald *
'[W]ell done, detailed, and clearly written...This author is an experienced teacher of church history, and...knows how to convey information. He is aware of recent scholarship, and there are good bibliographies to each chapter...This is a book that can be recommended to readers who want to concentrate on these three periods of history....this hardback offers a great deal of sound scholarship.' Rev'd Dr Raymond Chapman, Church Times, 03/11/2006 -- Rev'd Dr Raymond Chapman * Church Times *
"...highly readable..." "...insightful..." -- Marilyn Lewis, Ripon College, Cuddesdon * Expository Times *
'[A] satisfying book that will be of interest to general readers and a valuable tool for students.' ~ Rev David Blatherwick, Methodist Recorder, 2006 -- Rev David Blatherwick * Methodist Recorder *
Dr. George Herring is a Church historian who studied at Leicester University and Keble College, Oxford. He is taught history in higher education for over 20 years and currently teaches part time. He also wrote What Was the Oxford Movement?
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| ISBN 13 | 9780826467379 |
| ISBN 10 | 0826467377 |
| Title | An Introduction to the History of Christianity |
| Author | George Herring |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2006-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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