History of the World Christian Movement: Volume 1: Earliest Christianity to 1453

Irvin, Dale T.; Sunquist, Scott W.

ISBN 10: 0567088669 / ISBN 13: 9780567088666

Published by T&T Clark Ltd., Edinburgh, 2001

About this Item

2001. xvi, 520pp. 22x B&W illustrations and 8x maps. "The first comprehensive account of Christianity as a world religion from its origins to the present. A landmark in its unique approach to the history of Christianity. Reviewed and shaped by a team of 43 consulting scholars. Traditional histories of Christianity focus on its consolidation in the West and subsequent export to the rest of the world. 'History of the World Christian Movement' shows that from the beginning Christianity has been a world religion, informed and shaped through the interplay of gospel and culture, church and world." Book in excellent condition. Previous owner's name to top of half title page.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of the World Christian Movement: Volume 1: Earliest Christianity to 1453
• Publisher: T&T Clark Ltd., Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567088669
• ISBN 13: 9780567088666
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ancient History/Classical
  • Religion/Theology

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Synopsis

The first of two volumes aiming to cover the history of Christianity on all continents in a less Eurocentric way, this book has information on developments east of the Roman Empire, in places like Edessa and Persia. Doctrinal controversies are set in the context of cultural and social developments.

About the Author

Dale T. Irvin is Professor of World Christianity at New York Theological Seminary. Scott W. Sunquist is Associate Professor of World Mission and Evangelism at Princeton Theological Seminary.

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