| The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1, Revised and Updated: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation Contributor(s): Gonzalez, Justo L. (Author), Kramer, Michael (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504792041 ISBN-13: 9781504792042 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Church - History |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 7.5" (0.25 lbs) |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1, Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought, presents a narrative history of Christianity, from the early church to the dawn of the Protestant reformation. From Jesus' faithful apostles to the early reformist John Wycliffe, Gonzalez skillfully traces core theological issues and developments within the various traditions of the church, including major events outside of Europe, such as the Spanish and Portuguese conquest of the New World.This updated and expanded edition incorporates recent archaeological discoveries about the life of early Christian communities, as well as important contemporary research revealing the significant role of women throughout the history of the church. With lively storytelling, The Story of Christianity provides a fascinating and panoramic history of the dramatic events, colorful characters, and revolutionary ideas that shaped the first fifteen centuries of the church. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kramer, Michael: - Michael Kramer has narrated many audiobooks over the last twenty years; his favorite authors include Donald E. Westlake, Thomas Perry, and Robert Jordan. He has received several AudioFile Earphones Awards for his work. He lives in the DC area, where he also works in theater as an actor and director. Gonzalez, Justo L.: -Justo L. Gonzalez, retired professor of historical theology and author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought, attended United Seminary in Cuba and was the youngest person to be awarded a PhD in historical theology at Yale University. Over the past thirty years he has focused on developing programs for the theological education of Hispanics, and he has received four honorary doctorates. |