The Church and Western Culture: An Introduction to Church History

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AuthorHouse, 2006 - 456 Seiten
To live meaningfully in the present, and to plan wisely for the future, means building on the past. This kind of understanding is important when it comes to questions concerning both faith and culture. In the development of the Western world there has been a dynamic relationship between the church and civilization in general. This interplay has produced a rich heritage and foundations affecting governments, economics, family life, education, the arts, literature, science, the practice of religion, and many other areas. The church has played a major role and cannot be brushed aside as secondary or irrelevant to our present lives. It is especially important that followers of Christ know the church's history. Today there is neglect, almost disdain, for history. This is sad because history really is about us. There is a common nature shared by people in every age who face over and over the same issues, opportunities, problems, and the same mortality. In our ancestors we see ourselves. They are there for us to learn from, to teach us lessons that help keep us from the same mistakes, and inspire us to strive for the good and the great. The past is more than just names, events, and dates. It is filled with actual people with real lives, possessed of important thoughts and ideas that should be carried into the present. This book claims that knowledge of these people and past events is necessary if we are to know ourselves, maintain our sanity, and find our way.

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PART ONE THE APOSTOLIC AGE 30 100 AD
1
30 AD
3
30100 AD
14
45 100 AD
23
64 AD
32
70 AD
40
100 500 AD
45
100 325 AD
47
622 AD
140
800 AD
149
THE GREAT SCHISM OF 1054
158
11001300
164
1095 1270
169
1215
177
1200 1600
182
1500 PRESENT
197

325 AD
76
325500 AD
94
500 1500
133
500600
135
BIBLIOGRAPHY
409
ENDNOTES
415
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