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The Christianity Reader
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Christianity Is The Worlds Most Populous Religion, With Some Two Billion Adherents. As A World Religion, Christianity Has Flourished Because It Is Capable Of Taking On New Forms In New Contexts. To Understand Both The Religions History And Its Present State, Mary Gerhart And Fabian Udoh Gather Original Textsfrom Early Christian Writings To Contemporary Documents On Churchrelated Issuesin The Christianity Reader. The Most Comprehensive Anthology Of Christian Texts Ever In English, This Is A Landmark Sourcebook For The Study Of Christianitys Historical Diversity. With Newly Edited, Annotated, And Translated Primary Texts, Along With Supplemental Analytical Essays, The Volume Allows Christianity, At Long Last, To Speak In Its Many Voices.Focusing On Christianity As A Religion, Gerhart And Udoh Select Texts That Illuminate Issues Such As Theology, Mysticism, And Ritual, While Also Articulating The Stories Of Previously Marginalized Groups, As Well As Those In New And Growing Epicenters Of The Religion. With Nearly Three Hundred Selections, The Texts Encompass The Entire History Of Christian Writings Excluding The New Testament, From Justin Martyr And Tertullian To Fabien Eboussi Boulaga And Teresa Of Calcutta. Eight Thematic Sections Cover Biblical Traditions And Interpretations; Early Influences; Nascent Forms; Patterns Of Worship; Structures Of Community; Philosophy, Theology, And Mysticism; Twentiethcentury Issues And Challenges; And The Contemporary Relationship Between Christianity And Other World Religions. The Readers Contents Are Arranged Chronologically And Are Supported With Introductions And Source Notes That Explain The Rationale For Their Inclusion And Their Context.Providing A Far Richer Selection Than Ever Before Available In A Single Volume, The Christianity Reader Will Be Welcomed As Both A Classroom Resource And A Work Of Reference For Decades To Come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is The Christianity Reader about? A: The Christianity Reader is a comprehensive anthology that gathers original Christian texts from early writings to contemporary documents, aimed at illustrating the historical diversity of Christianity.
- Q: Who are the authors of The Christianity Reader? A: The book is authored by Mary Gerhart and Fabian Udoh, who have expertly selected and edited the texts included in the anthology.
- Q: How many pages does The Christianity Reader have? A: The Christianity Reader contains 856 pages, making it a substantial resource for both study and reference.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Christianity Reader? A: The Christianity Reader was published on September 1, 2007.
- Q: Is The Christianity Reader suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, The Christianity Reader is designed to be a valuable resource for classrooms, offering a rich selection of texts that can aid in the study of Christianity.
- Q: Does The Christianity Reader include modern texts? A: Yes, the anthology includes both historical texts and contemporary documents on church-related issues, reflecting the evolution of Christian thought.
- Q: What topics are covered in The Christianity Reader? A: The Reader covers a variety of topics such as theology, mysticism, ritual, and the stories of marginalized groups within Christianity.
- Q: Is The Christianity Reader in paperback or hardcover? A: The Christianity Reader is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of The Christianity Reader is available? A: The currently available edition of The Christianity Reader is the first edition.
- Q: Are there any supplemental essays in The Christianity Reader? A: Yes, the book includes supplemental analytical essays that provide context and analysis for the primary texts included in the anthology.