| Heretics for Armchair Theologians Contributor(s): González, Justo L. (Author), González, Catherine Gunsalus (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664232051 ISBN-13: 9780664232054 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzlez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing what the church wished to safeguard and uphold, these heretics, including Marcion, Arius, Nestorius, and Pelagius, are engagingly presented in their contexts through a clear and accessible text that is highlighted by the humorous illustrations of Ron Hill. Heretics for Armchair Theologians is an enjoyable way to learn about the churchs early life and beliefs. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Church - History |
| Dewey: 273 |
| LCCN: 2008013185 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.04" W x 7.98" (0.48 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Theometrics - Mainline |
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| Publisher Description: In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzalez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing what the church wished to safeguard and uphold, these "heretics," including Marcion, Arius, Nestorius, and Pelagius, are engagingly presented in their contexts through a clear and accessible text that is highlighted by the humorous illustrations of Ron Hill. Heretics for Armchair Theologians is an enjoyable way to learn about the church's early life and beliefs. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gonzalez, Justo L.: - Justo L. Gonz�lez is a noted and prolific historian of Christian thought and the author of many books, including Essential Theological Terms, and The Apostles' Creed for Today. He is also editor of The Westminster Dictionary of Theologians, published by WJK.Gonzalez, Catherine Gunsalus: - Catherine Gunsalus Gonz�lez is Professor Emerita of Church History at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. |