Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Compared with the course of mankind on the earth, it began only a few moments ago. Kenneth scott latourette, a history of christianity, 2 vols. The updated bibliography and detailed index with 6,000 entries. When he is confronted with the christian understanding of history the historian may well feel baffled and even impatient. 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. Of necessity and by its very nature history deals with time. The most useful survey of christian history for the student or general reader, fully updated by a team of respected scholars. Hogg, william richey 1978, the legacy of kenneth scott latourette pdf, international bulletin of. History of christianity volume 1 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. International bulletin of missionary research 1978, s. We now come to what, for the time being, must be the final volume our story. A unique combination of christian universalism with the universal and historical. All works in format pdf christian classics ethereal. The christianization of scandinavia, as well as other nordic countries and the baltic countries, took place between the 8th and the 12th centuries. Latourette has provided a great resource to the student of church history in this book. History of christianity reading room tyndale university. This momumental and classic work has been updated by a. Kenneth scott latourettes seventh volume of a history of the expansion of christianity, entitled advance through storm, covers the period from 1914 to 1945. Sein bekanntestes werk wurde unter dem titel history of the expansion of christianity 19371945 veroffentlicht. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette pdf.
Confucius, the dominant figure in the system which the occident calls by his name, lived in the sixth and fifth centuries before christ. Early and medieval and hist 5201 history of christianity. 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. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette.
Latourette was highly qualified to undertake the task of writing on this topic. Batess christian historian, doer of christian history. Lindsay pdf download the mission and expansion of christianity in the first centuries, adolf harna pdf download the early christians, eberhard arnold pdf download early church fathers pdf download. This book surveys the history of christian doctrine from approximately a. This step is taken as a result of the enthusiastic reader response received to the first issues. Kenneth scott latourette, author of a history of christianity, volume 1. This was my husbands textbook on church history in seminary.
History of christianity, volume i edition 1 by kenneth. His outstanding reputation and rigorous methodology. Coptic christianity is not attested to historically until the 4th century in egypt christianity was late in winning many adherents among the nongreek speaking elements of the population, the country. This first volume of latourettes history of christianity is a good introduction to the topic of church history. The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity by kenneth scott latourette.
In mem ory of kenneth scott latourette, 18841968 in the international. The history of early relations between the united states and china, 17841844, by kenneth scott latourette. 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. We sincerely thank you who encouraged us to expand our efforts. History expansion christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Reformation to the present by kenneth scott latourette. Latourette was the author of over 80 books on christianity, oriental history and customs, and theological subjects. A history of christianity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Harper collins stephen neill, a history of christian. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. This material was prepared for religiononline by ted and winnie brock. Beginnings to 1500, history of christianity, volume 1.
This page is designed to help make history of christianity resources available to those without easy access to a theological library. 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. Judaism, out of which christianity sprang, is many hundreds of years older than the latter. That is because we cannot tell precisely when a creature which can safely be described as human first appeared. Comprehensive and readable, latourettes expansive study shows you how, from its birth to 1500 a. Kenneth scott latourette the history of christianity. The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity. 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. The best of history christian history christianity today. The geographical scope of the work is global, and it gives attention to the history of christian theology as well as other aspects. Selected chapters from a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette vol. 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.
Latourettes history of christianity volumes 1 and 2 just to round out my christian self education. 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 august 6, 1884december 26, 1968 was professor of missions and oriental history at yale university. Topics include the prechristian course of history, jesus and the gospel, the spread of christianity in europe, and much more.
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. It is a bit dated as it was first published in 1953, but nevertheless it will reward the time taken to read the book. Christian doctrine pdf books christian history pdf books. Reformation to the present kenneth scott latourette on. From the publisher with this issue christian history makes the transition from an occasional publication to a regularly scheduled quarterly. A history of the christian church vol 2 the ntslibrary. Willis james professor of missions and oriental history in. A history of the growth and development of christianity, from the ministry of christ to the mid20th century, from a conservative protestant perspective. Brings together the essential findings of recent research in a fresh and readable way. To further this purpose, it discusses some events thematically rather than in strict. Latourette, kenneth scottchristianity through the ages. Five questions emerge as this long history is faced.
The roman catholic, protestant, and eastern churches. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Christianity centers upon events in time and also transcends them. The first five centuries by kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of. 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. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette goodreads. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. A history of christianity coptic orthodox teaching a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. The church and the ministry in the early centuries, thomas m. Hinduism in its earlier aspects antedates christianity by more than a thousand years. Preface here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity. Buy a cheap copy of a history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth scott latourette.
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