Author: Jaroslav PelikanPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300076615
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Explores how Mary has been represented in theology, art, music, and literature throughout the ages
Jesus Through the Centuries
Author: Jaroslav PelikanPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300079876
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Describes Jesus Christ's changing image throughout history, from rabbi in the first century to liberator in the twentieth, and explains how each version has shaped its era socially, politically, economically, and culturally.
Jesus Through the Centuries
Author: Jaroslav PelikanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781582881706
Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
This publication was created for the History Book Club in 2005. In comprises two complete books in the one volume. This text looks at two figures from their earliest representations through to their depictions in today's world.
Christianity Through the Centuries
Author: Earle E. CairnsPublisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310829305
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
The third edition of Christianity Through the Centuries brings the reader up-to-date by discussing events and developments in the church into the 1990s. This edition has been redesigned with new typography and greatly improved graphics to increase clarity, accessibility, and usefulness. - New chapters examine recent trends and developments (expanding the last section from 2 chapters to 5) - New photos. Over 100 photos in all -- more than twice the number in the previous edition - Single-column format for greater readability and a contemporary look - Improved maps (21) and charts (39) Building on the features that have made Christianity Through the Centuries an indispensable text, the author not only explains the development of doctrines, movements, and institutions, but also gives attention to "the impact of Christianity on its times and to the mark of the times on Christianity."
The Vindication of Tradition
Author: Jaroslav PelikanPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300036381
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
This book clearly constitutes a unified plea that modern society find ways and means to recapture the resources of the past and to overcome its fear of the tyranny of the dead.
Author: Sidney Z. EhlerTaking the World for Jesus
Author: Kevin SwansonPublisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 161458625X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This is the account of the most exciting story in all of human history. Something truly remarkable occurred when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave His disciples a great commission. The world would never be the same again. Kevin Swanson takes the reader through the 2,000-year, worldwide saga of this epochal mission to the world. From Judea to Rome, Ireland, Denmark, China, Japan, Uganda, New Zealand, and to the uttermost parts of the earth, the light of Christ shines into the darkness, transforming every nation throughout the centuries. This book describes the condition of the nations before Jesus came, and follows the missionary work that confronted formidable strongholds and brought about the transformation of nations. This book tells the story of the Lord Jesus Christ’s transforming influence in countries across every continent over the last 2,000 years.
The Trail of Blood
Author: J.M. CarrollPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1794700382
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Dr. JM Carroll's "The Trail of Blood" is a great historical premise concerning the beginnings of the church from "Christ it's founder, till the current day". Written in the early 20th century, Dr. Carroll details the history and plight of TRUE bible believers throughout time. Still as relevant today as it was almost 100 years ago, this timeless classic is a must-have part of any Christian's personal reading collection.
Jesus Through the Centuries
Author: Jaroslav PelikanPublisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780060970802
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Among the highly regarded works of intellectual history of the past decade. "An enlightening and often dramatic study . . . as stimulating as it is informative."--New York Times
Jesus Christ in Christian Art and Culture 14th to 20th Centuries
Author: Gosudarstvennyĭ russkiĭ muzeĭ (Saint Petersburg, Russia)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Includes brief yet comprehensive biographies of the artists featured, such as Kazimir Malevich, David Buliuk, Grigory Gagarin, Pavel Filonov and Alexei Yegorov Despite its later acceptance of Christianity in 988, and the many decades of religious repression under the Communist Regime, Russian artists have over the centuries produced images of Christ renowned for their spiritual clarity and beauty. Gorgeously and abundantly illustrated, this book presents paintings, iconography and liturgical objects as well as biographies of the artists and informative essays that trace Christian art and culture in Russia over the past six hundred years.
