The Change of Conversion and the Origin of Christendom |
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Author:
| Kreider, Alan |
ISBN: | 978-1-55635-393-2 |
Publication Date: | May 2007 |
Publisher: | Wipf & Stock Publishers
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Imprint: | Wipf and Stock |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $23.00 |
Book Description:
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First-class insight into the life and mission of the Christian church in the first four centuries, based on solid scholarship and a clear sense of mission.--Samuel Escobar, Palmer Theological SeminaryWritten in a lively and clear manner, this small volume makes many connections between different aspects of early Christian history and practice. I have learned from reading it and recommend it to both scholars and beginners.--Paul Bradshaw, University of Notre DameKreider traces the...
More DescriptionFirst-class insight into the life and mission of the Christian church in the first four centuries, based on solid scholarship and a clear sense of mission.--Samuel Escobar, Palmer Theological SeminaryWritten in a lively and clear manner, this small volume makes many connections between different aspects of early Christian history and practice. I have learned from reading it and recommend it to both scholars and beginners.--Paul Bradshaw, University of Notre DameKreider traces the changing nature of the process of conversion across some four centuries. I know of no better treatment of religious initiation undergone by the most seriously committed Christians of this period.--Ramsay MacMullen, Yale University I recommend this book highly to anyone interested not only in the history and theology of Christian initiation, but in the relationship of Christianity and culture throughout the ages. - Maxwell E. Johnson, University of Notre Dame, in 'Worship'