This collection of learned essays helps to clarify the extent to which we can speak of the parting of the ways between Christianity and Judaism in the period spanned by two Jewish revolts against Rome. Twelve internationally respected scholars carefully analyze the chief Jewish and Christian documents and traditions relating to the period; drawing out their significance for the topic. The result is an integrated and comprehensive study of the diverging trajectories of Judaism and early Christianity. Contributors: Philip S. Alexander Neville Birdsall Andrew Chester James D. G. Dunn Martin Goodman Martin Hengel William Horbury Hermann Lichtenberger John McHugh Christopher Rowland Graham N. Stanton Peter Stuhlmacher
#269299 in Books Mark A Noll 1992-08-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.23 x 6.25l; 1.80 #File Name: 0802806511592 pagesA History of Christianity in the United States and Canada
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A guide to understanding how "the Church" in America as we know it now came to be.By Kristine L. VermillionThe history of the Church at large in the United States is very difficult to understand. Before I read this book; I had no clue how to understand the history of the Church other than "big and super complicated." The history of the Church in the United States is big and super complicated; and this book does a great job to lay out the history and why. I find the comparison of the history of the Church in the US and in Canada to be exceptionally useful. Very good!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book; unbiased in its theologyBy SteveC11Excellent book; unbiased in its theology; clear and reputable facts. Illustrated nicely; good read; keeps your attention. Very good dialogue chronicalling the spread of christianity on our North American continent. A must for christian history buffs. So much information in this volume and divided appropriately according to eras of different events and movements here in America. Im a Calvinist; and I liked it!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An excellent history of of the US CanadaBy CalflaThis is thorough and comprehensive coverage of the history of Christianity in the United States and Canada from the first colonists; up to the date of publication in 1992. It also serves to provide additional insight into the history taught in schools and experienced by all of us. It is from these religious roots that the moral fiber of our culture arises; shaping all events. This book tracks the multitude of divisions and changes that have taken place in our religious landscape during the almost 400 year history of European peoples in North America. It makes it obvious that change is the only consistent factor.Most of it is clearly and concisely written. It does a good job in explaining major differences between denominations in a given time frame. At times; it does become somewhat muddy as the author tries to explain lesser differences between denominations. I believe that is not the result of a lack of skill on the part of the author; but because those differences themselves are muddy.The author maintains a consistent level of objectivity throughout the book and is not being a flack for any particular religious point of view.
