People of God: The History of Catholic Christianity
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (632 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0867163631 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 251 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has written eleven books and over five hundred articles on history, philosophy and religion.. GILLES lives with his wife in Atlanta, Georgia, where he regularly speaks at parishes and lectures in diaconate formation programs on Scripture and church history. ANTHONY E. He has taught history at Rutgers and the classics of Greek and Roman antiquity at the University of Tennessee
an excellent introduction to Catholic Church history, even for the believer. --Catholic Library Association, September 2001This compact book will hold your attention from cover-to-cover. --The Catechist's ConnectionThis compact book will hold your attention from cover-to-cover. --The Catechist's Connection
A fun, fair and accessible intro to Church history For people like me who get lost in the details, The People of God is a godsend. In simple, bold strokes, it tells the story of Roman Catholicism in a way that explores the 2000 year history of the institution without sugar-coating its problems or downplaying its triumphs. The book's style is somewhat reminiscent of the "Dum. Really? This book reeks of the 1970's. Even its title is based in what was then a very popular expression, based in very liberal theology. This book assumes the worst of the Catholic Church in all eras--never mind real historical events. Save your money. If you want real church history, try The Catholic Church, the First 2000 Years. Highly recommended to all Christians webmaster@paxchristus.com Do not be deceived by this title. This book rocks. Never have I seen a more concise and clear history of the church ever. Even though the focus of this book is the history of the Roman Catholic Church, I recommend it to all Christians as it teaches a very easy to read walk through of history of the church. It includes every
A revised and updated compilation of the history volumes from his best-selling People of God series, this book will help you understand how the Church developed in relation to, or in rebellion against, the larger culture. The history of Catholicism is the history of Christian faith. It details centuries of crucial turning points from the development of apostolic succession to the implementation of the reforms of Vatican II. Complete with maps, timelines and special "focus" sections on important events and issues, this valuable resource belongs in the collection of every student of Church history.. Gilles traces its development—from its beginnings in hushed gatherings within the Roman Empire to its current size and influence—in an accessible and enjoyable style. Anthony E