The geographical scope of the work is global, and it gives attention to the history of christian theology as well as other aspects. Buy a cheap copy of a history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth scott latourette. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. A history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth. The first five centuries by kenneth scott latourette. All works in format pdf christian classics ethereal. A history of the growth and development of christianity, from the ministry of christ to the mid20th century, from a conservative protestant perspective. Preface here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity. The history of christianity, by kenneth scott latourette. A history of christianity coptic orthodox teaching a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its presence in all six. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Kenneth scott latourette, a history of christianity, 2 vols. A unique combination of christian universalism with the universal and historical. The christianization of scandinavia, as well as other nordic countries and the baltic countries, took place between the 8th and the 12th centuries. Kenneth scott latourette quotes from the history of christianity, therefore, must be of concern to all who are interested in the record of man and particularly to all who seek to understand the contemporary human scene.
When he is confronted with the christian understanding of history the historian may well feel baffled and even impatient. To further this purpose, it discusses some events thematically rather than in strict. Latourette has provided a great resource to the student of church history in this book. Christianity centers upon events in time and also transcends them. The roman catholic, protestant, and eastern churches. This book surveys the history of christian doctrine from approximately a. Academy pod stars applesauce scandalous beauty a makeup and beauty podcast by erin baynham cubbie correlation elevate christian disability trust indian raaga on party 934 smoking between the cars featured.
This first volume of latourettes history of christianity is a good introduction to the topic of church history. We now come to what, for the time being, must be the final volume our story. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette pdf. Hannah the books of kenneth scott latourette, the famous sterling professor of history at yale university, are widely used in the study of church history and missions in a variety of christian institutions. Topics include the prechristian course of history, jesus and the gospel, the spread of christianity in europe, and much more. Latourette was highly qualified to undertake the task of writing on this topic. A history of christianity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Five questions emerge as this long history is faced. Buy a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette online at alibris.
History of christianity reading room tyndale university. The church and the ministry in the early centuries, thomas m. Of necessity and by its very nature history deals with time. A history of the christian church vol 2 the ntslibrary. That is because we cannot tell precisely when a creature which can safely be described as human first appeared. Reading this history gives a feeling like a museum tour which started very late, with the guide only having time to point to objects as the tour runs through the museum. This was my husbands textbook on church history in seminary. History of christianity volume 1 kenneth scott latourette. And over there is suchandsuch, while over here is thisandthat. Confucius, the dominant figure in the system which the occident calls by his name, lived in the sixth and fifth centuries before christ. It is a bit dated as it was first published in 1953, but nevertheless it will reward the time taken to read the book. From the publisher with this issue christian history makes the transition from an occasional publication to a regularly scheduled quarterly.
History of christianity, volume i edition 1 by kenneth. Latourettes history of christianity volumes 1 and 2 just to round out my christian self education. Ernest renan history of the origins of christianity. Christian doctrine pdf books christian history pdf books. The most useful survey of christian history for the student or general reader, fully updated by a team of respected scholars. The best of history christian history christianity today. Latourette was the author of over 80 books on christianity, oriental history and customs, and theological subjects. Kenneth scott latourettes seventh volume of a history of the expansion of christianity, entitled advance through storm, covers the period from 1914 to 1945. A history of christianity coptic orthodox teaching.
Harper collins stephen neill, a history of christian. We sincerely thank you who encouraged us to expand our efforts. The updated bibliography and detailed index with 6,000 entries. Judaism, out of which christianity sprang, is many hundreds of years older than the latter. This page is designed to help make history of christianity resources available to those without easy access to a theological library. Selected chapters from a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette vol. The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity. Early and medieval and hist 5201 history of christianity. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He had in view nothing less than a history of the kingdom of god on earth. Batess christian historian, doer of christian history. Here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity. For american readers, his style may be difficult to get used to, due to the combination of british spellings and sentence structures which do not fit well with modern grammar, so consider yourself warned.
This material was prepared for religiononline by ted and winnie brock. In mem ory of kenneth scott latourette, 18841968 in the international. His outstanding reputation and rigorous methodology. Traces the course of christianity from ad 1500 to the present day, charting its geographical, doctrinal, and denominational developments and impact against the background of world history. Brings together the essential findings of recent research in a fresh and readable way. Hinduism in its earlier aspects antedates christianity by more than a thousand years. Willis james professor of missions and oriental history in. Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its. Comprehensive and readable, latourettes expansive study shows you how, from its birth to 1500 a. Arguably one of the greatest historians of the 20th century, kenneth scott latourette 18841968 provided a foundational model of christian historiography for subsequent generations to build upon. The history of early relations between the united states and china, 17841844, by kenneth scott latourette.
It generally follows chronological order and identifies the most significant events in church history, but the emphasis is on tracing doctrinal developments. A history of the expansion of christianity internet archive. First we must describe the course of the expansion of christianity in the years from 1914 to 1944, the date when, from the necessities of the author and the publisher, this work is being brought to its conclusion. Kenneth scott latourette, author of a history of christianity, volume 1. Latourette, kenneth scottchristianity through the ages. I like his style and clarityfor me it was a fun readbut then i like historical and theology and most of my reading is on christians subjects. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette goodreads.
Hogg, william richey 1978, the legacy of kenneth scott latourette pdf, international bulletin of. Sein bekanntestes werk wurde unter dem titel history of the expansion of christianity 19371945 veroffentlicht. This step is taken as a result of the enthusiastic reader response received to the first issues. International bulletin of missionary research 1978, s. This momumental and classic work has been updated by a.
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