History of the World Christian Movement: Volume II: Modern Christianity from 1454 to 1900: Modern Christianity from 1454-1800: 2 - Softcover

Dale T. Irvin; Scott W. Sunquist

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570759898 ISBN 13: 9781570759895

Publisher: Orbis Books, 2012

Synopsis

This volume completes a landmark history of Christianity. Reviewed and shaped by an international team of 43 consulting scholars, this history assigns a rightful place to the peoples of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Near East in the unfolding of the Christian story, In the process a fuller and richer view emerges of Christianity as a religion constantly evolving in dialogue with new cultures, new questions, and new historical influences. Volume I traced the origins of Christianity up to the middle of the fifteenth century, Volume II continues the story up to the new millennium. Beginning with the early missionary expansion in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the story goes on to trace the fracturing of Christianity among Catholic, Orthodox, and reformed expressions; the impact of modern colonialism and the emergence of a new global reality; the wars of religion, the impact of the Enlightenment, the rise of Christianity in North America, and the modern missionary movement. Throughout, the authors emphasize the expression of local forms of Christianity in diverse cultures, and the role of Christianity in helping to shape distinct national identities in an era of decolonization and globalization.

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About the Author

Dale T. Irvin is President of New York Theological Seminary and Professor of World Christianity. He is the author of Christian Histories, Christian Traditioning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570759898
• ISBN 13: 9781570759895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 500