Christianity The First Two Thousand Years
Christianity The First Two Thousand Years by David Lawrence Edwards, published by Cassell in 1997, offers a comprehensive history of Christianity spanning two millennia. This 664-page work presents the development of the Christian religion from the birth of Jesus, exploring its evolution across various cultures while situating each period within its historical, political, and philosophical contexts.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Christianity’s journey, crafted in a lucid and accessible style that caters to both non-specialists and theologically educated individuals. The book not only reflects on the past but also prompts contemplation about the future of Christianity as it approaches the next two thousand years. With its focus on religion, history, and the intricate interplay of ideas, this edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the expansive narrative of Christianity.
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A celebration of two thousand years of Christianity, this wide-ranging history starts with the birth of Jesus and maps out the broad sweep of Christian religion as it has developed through many cultures. The author sets out each period in its historical, political and philosophical context. Lucidly and compellingly written, this sensitive and accessible critique is a mine of information for the non-specialist, while the theologically educated reader will find in it a rare joy and a new clarity of vision.
But AD 2,000 is not the end of history. If, for the historian, the millennium is a platform for looking back at the panorama of the past, it is also a standpoint for looking forward. For those who celebrate the child born in the manger, what will the next two thousand years bring?
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