The Christian World (Modern Library): A Global History: 29 (Modern Library Chronicles) - Softcover

Martin Marty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812976770 ISBN 13: 9780812976779

Publisher: Modern Library Inc, 2009

Synopsis

In this cogent volume, historian Martin Marty gives readers of all faiths a brief yet sweeping account of Christianity and how it grew from a few believers two thousand years ago to become the world s largest religion. He depicts the life of Christ and his teachings and explains how the apostles set out to spread the Gospel. With a special emphasis on global Christianity, Marty shows how the religion emerged from its ancestral homeland in Africa, the Levant, and Asia Minor, was imported to Europe, and then expanded from there to the rest of the world. While giving a broad overview, Marty also focuses on specific issues, such as how Christianity attempts to reconcile with the teachings of Christ some of its stances on armed conflict, justice, and dominion. The Christian World is a remarkable testament to how Christ s message has touched human experience everywhere. The Modern Library prides itself as ''The modern Library of the world s Best Books'' . Since 1917 its paperback series has featured treasured classics, major translations of great works, and rediscoveries of keen literary and historical merit. Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and readability. Competitive prices, coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader.

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Review

A vitally important book: Christianity has never been a more global religion than it is today, yet here we can see how global it has always been. . . . Marty writes with whimsical accessibility, the passion of a believer and the critical eye of a hard-nosed skeptic." --Publishers Weekly

A whirlwind tour of the history of Christianity . . . [Martin] Marty draws on his deep historical knowledge, and the quirky details he inserts paint a lively picture of Christianity s spread. --The Christian Science Monitor

Only Martin Marty, with his extraordinary range of historical understanding, could have written this masterful account of the Christian world. --Elaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic Gospels

About the Author

Martin Marty has written a number of seminal works on religion, and has received some seventy-five honorary doctorates. His awards include the National Book Award, the National Humanities Medal, and the Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives in Chicago with his wife.

About this edition

• Publisher: Modern Library Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0812976770
• ISBN 13: 9780812976779
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288