'Christians in the Twenty-First Century' examines Christianity as it is understood and practised both by active followers and those who regard themselves as Christian. The book opens with an examination of key Christian concepts - the Bible, the Creeds, the Church and the sacraments - and the major traditions of Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism as well as more recent movements. The book continues with an analysis of the challenges presented by the rise of science, new approaches to biblical scholarship, the rise of fundamentalist movements, the ordination of women, secularization, the interfaith movement, and the impact of the electronic revolution.
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The book explores what it means to be a practising Christian in a variety of traditions and countries, as well as the way it is expressed in 'cultural' and 'commercial' Christianity.
Preface 1. Studying Christianity 2. Christianity’s Many Faces 3. Jesus 4. Paul’s Contribution to the Christian Faith 5. The Bible 6. Christian Belief 7. The Church 8. Christian Worship 9. The Roman Catholic Church 10. Eastern Orthodoxy 11. Protestants 12. Challenges to Christianity 13. Ethics and Lifestyle 14. Mission and Ecumenism 15. Christianity in the Developing World 16. Christianity as a Folk Religion 17. Christianity at the Edges 18. Recent Movements Glossary
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'Teaching Christianity within a 'Religious studies' degree, I have found it difficult to find textbooks that present Christianity within a 'religious studies' approach rather than a theological or historical one. Chryssides and Wilkins have produced an very useful resource for undergraduate students from all faiths and none, seeking an academic overview of the Christian tradition which acknowledges diversity, and focuses on the lived practice of Christians today, including the presence of Christianity in popular culture.' Denise Cush, Professor of Religion and Education, Bath Spa University
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781845532130
Publisert
2011-10-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Equinox Publishing Ltd
Vekt
771 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
496