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The General Councils: A History of the TwentyOne Church Councils from Nicaea to Vatican II,New
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Tracing the story of the Catholic Church's 21 general councils is one of the best ways to learn about the 2,000year course of Christianity, affirms church historian Christopher Bellitto. In this book, sister volume to his acclaimed Renewing Christianity, he offers readers a succinct history of the 21 general councils, beginning with the First Council of Nicaea in the year 325 and ending with the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. Bellitto organizes the councils into four parts: the councils of the early church, of the Middle Ages, of the Reformation and of modern times (Vatican I and II). And he introduces readers to the historical contexts, major tasks, achievements and failures of the councils and their impact on their times. Timely and informational, The General Councils is ideal for undergraduates and general readers. Highlights: Ideal companion volume for Renewing Christianity ('Brilliant.'Library Journal). Written in accessible, nontechnical language. A fastpaced read.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The General Councils' by Christopher Bellitto? A: The book traces the history of the 21 general councils of the Catholic Church, from the First Council of Nicaea in 325 to the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The General Councils'? A: The author is Christopher M. Bellitto, a church historian.
- Q: How is the book organized? A: The book is divided into four parts, covering councils of the early church, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and modern times including Vatican I and II.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is ideal for undergraduates and general readers interested in the history of Christianity and church councils.
- Q: Is the language used in the book accessible for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in accessible, non-technical language, making it easy for anyone to understand.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The General Councils'? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The General Councils' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The General Councils' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2002.
- Q: Does the book include information about the historical contexts of the councils? A: Yes, it introduces readers to the historical contexts, major tasks, achievements, and failures of the councils.
- Q: Is 'The General Councils' a companion volume to any other work? A: Yes, it is a sister volume to Christopher Bellitto's acclaimed work 'Renewing Christianity'.