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The History of the Church: From Christ to Constantine (Penguin Classics)
The History of the Church: From Christ to Constantine (Penguin Classics)
by Eusebius
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"Could I do better than start from the beginning of the dispensation of our Saviour and Lord, Jesus the Christ of God?" Bishop Eusebius (c. AD 260–339), a learned scholar who lived most of his life in Caesarea in Palestine, broke new ground in... (read more)

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Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century
Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century
by John Boswell
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"Truly groundbreaking work. Boswell reveals unexplored phenomena with an unfailing erudition."—Michel Foucault John Boswell's National Book Award-winning study of the history of attitudes toward homosexuality in the early Christian West was a... (read more)

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Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years
Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years
by Diarmaid Macculloch
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The definitive history of Christianity for our time. A product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill, Diarmaid MacCulloch's Christianity goes back to the origins of the Hebrew Bible and encompasses the globe. It captures the major... (read more)

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The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why (Emersion: Emergent Villages Resources for Communities of Fai)
The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why (Emersion: Emergent Villages Resources for Communities of Fai)
by Phyllis Tickle
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Rooted in the observation that massive transitions in the church happen about every 500 years, Phyllis Tickle shows readers that we live in such a time right now. She compares the Great Emergence to other Greats in the history of Christianity, including... (read more)

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The History of the Church (the Church History of Eusebius)
The History of the Church (the Church History of Eusebius)
by Eusebius
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"The History of the Church" or "The Church History of Eusebius" is a comprehensive ecclesiastical history of the Christian church from the time of Christ to Constantine. Christians and theology scholars will find much of interest in this volume... (read more)

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The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity
The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity
by Richard Fletcher
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The conversion of the pagan world that began in the obscurity of the Dark Ages was in no way inevitable. England did not embrace Christianity until 627, and while confessing communities existed from Greenland to China by the millennium, the last European... (read more)

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The Reformation
The Reformation
by Diarmaid Macculloch
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At a time when men and women were prepared to killandmdash;and be killedandmdash;for their faith, the Reformation tore the Western world apart. Acclaimed as the definitive account of these epochal events, Diarmaid MacCullochandrsquo;s award-winning new... (read more)

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Turning Points Decisive Moments in T 2ND Edition
Turning Points Decisive Moments in T 2ND Edition
by Mark A Noll
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Evangelicalism's premier historian provides a general introduction to church history.... (read more)

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A Short History of the Western Liturgy
A Short History of the Western Liturgy
by Theodor Klauser
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"A modern classic."--The Christian Century "Of extraordinary value is the...extensive bibliography--a real treasure-trove of information--which provides directions for further study and research."--Modern Liturgy "Clearly organized and written in an... (read more)

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Story of Christianity #0002: The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: Volume Two: The Reformation to the Present Day
Story of Christianity #0002: The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: Volume Two: The Reformation to the Present Day
by Justo L Gonzalez
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Beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century, this second volume of The Story of Christianitycontinues narrative history to the present. Historian Justo Gonzalez brings to life the people, dramatic events, and shaping ideas of... (read more)

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Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Linda Woodhead
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At a time when Christianity is flourishing in the Southern Hempisphere but declining in much of the West, Linda Woodhead offers a bold new overview of the world's largest religion, exploring the cultural and institutional dimensions of Christianity over... (read more)

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A History of Heaven: The Singing Silence
A History of Heaven: The Singing Silence
by Jeffrey Bur Russell
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"Jeffrey Russell knows more about heaven than anyone except Saint Peter. In this sensitive inquiry, Russell examines the traditional Christian heaven in an ecumenical spirit. Expounding one perspective after another, he makes each vision pointed, clear... (read more)

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The Everything Christianity Book: A Complete and Easy-To-Follow Guide to Protestant Origins, Beliefs, Practices, and Traditions (Everything)
The Everything Christianity Book: A Complete and Easy-To-Follow Guide to Protestant Origins, Beliefs, Practices, and Traditions (Everything)
by Michael Russell
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Christians and non-Christians alike--no matter what their denomination--will gain a new understanding of the rich diversity and complexities of Protestant practices and traditions. Vetted for accuracy by Janice Hildreth, formerly a research clerk at... (read more)

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The Study of Spirituality
The Study of Spirituality
by Cheslyn Jones
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A companion volume to The Study of Liturgy, this collection examines the nature and form of individual devotion, discussing the various patterns of Christian discipleship that have evolved through the centuries. Written by contributors representing the... (read more)

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Reformers Before the Reformation Principally in Germany and the Netherlands V1
Reformers Before the Reformation Principally in Germany and the Netherlands V1
by C Ullmann
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In Two Volumes. Vol. I. The Need Of A Reformation In Reference To The General Spirit Of The Church And Certain Particular Abuses.... (read more)

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Ecclesiastical History of the English People
Ecclesiastical History of the English People
by Bede
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His Letter to Egbert gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death, and all three texts here are further illuminated by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes.... (read more)

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The Soul of Christianity: Restoring the Great Tradition (Plus)
The Soul of Christianity: Restoring the Great Tradition (Plus)
by Huston Smith
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In this elegant and concise treatise, Huston Smith examines and puts forth what being a Christian has meant for him personally, how it has shaped his life and beliefs. In contrast to the misguided course of culturally rigid and intolerant evangelical and... (read more)

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The Second One Thousand Years: Ten People Who Defined a Millennium
The Second One Thousand Years: Ten People Who Defined a Millennium
by Richard Joh Neuhaus
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The story of the last millennium is, in largest part, the story of the rise of the Christian West. This fascinating book, assembled by the editors of the journal First Things, explores the religious and social development of the West during the past one... (read more)

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Christianity and Paganism in the Fourth to Eighth Centuries
Christianity and Paganism in the Fourth to Eighth Centuries
by Ramsay Macmullen
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The slaughter of animals for religious feasts, the tinkling of bells to ward off evil during holy rites, the custom of dancing in religious services -- these and many other pagan practices persisted in the Christian church for hundreds of years after... (read more)

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Understanding Christianity: Origins, Beliefs, Practices, Holy Texts, Sacred Places
Understanding Christianity: Origins, Beliefs, Practices, Holy Texts, Sacred Places
by Rosemary Drage Hale
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Covering the beliefs common to all Christians, as well as the ones that divide them into different denominations, this is an illuminating look at the faith that began with Jesus and continues to spread his enduring message of peace and salvation.... (read more)

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