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Easterling.","author":"Wendland, B.","isbn":"1566992494","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Alban Institute"},"datePublished":"2001","inLanguage":"English","description":"Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-112).\n\nPublished in: Bethesda, Md.\n\nPhysical description: vi, 112 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"Story of Christianity : The Reformation to the present day \/ Justo L. Gonza\u0301lez.","author":"Gonza\u0301lez, J. L.","isbn":"0060633166","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Harper & Row"},"datePublished":"1984","inLanguage":"English","description":"Beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century, this second volume of The Story of Christianity continues narrative history to the present. Historian Justo Gonzalez brings to life the people, dramatic events, and shaping ideas of Protestantism, Catholicism, and Orthodoxy during this period, keynoting crucial theological developments while providing fresh understanding of the social, political, and economic forces that influenced the formation of the church. In particular, the author notes recurring themes of unrest, rebellion, and reformation. Gonzalez presents an illuminating record of the lives, impelling ideas, and achievements of such prominent figures as Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin--movers and shapers in the emerging Protestant church. His biographical insights, in conjunction with vivid historical accounts, reveal how individual lives mirror and clarify core theological concerns and developments. The interpretive overview of The Story ofChristianity includes a thorough and timely analysis of the growth and maturation of Christianity, including events in Europe, the United States, and Latin America--the latter an area too often neglected in church histories, yet increasingly vital to an understanding of Christianity's historical development, present situation, and future, options. Gonzalez's richly textured study discusses the changes and directions of the church in the traditions of Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, and Eastern Christianity. The Story of Christianity covers such recent occurrences as the World Council of Churches, the Second Vatican Council, the movement toward Christian unity, and much more. It concludes with a thoughtful look at the major issues and debates involving Christians today.\n\nPublished in: San Francisco\n\nPhysical description: xii, 414 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.","bookEdition":"1st ed. ; v. 2.","offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The Cambridge companion to Reformation theology \/ edited by David Bagchi and David C. Steinmetz.","author":"Bagchi, David V.","isbn":"0521776627","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cambridge University Press"},"datePublished":"2004","inLanguage":"English","description":"Published in: U.K\n\nPhysical description: 289 s.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The case for faith : a journalist investigates the toughest objections to Christianity \/ Lee Strobel.","author":"Strobel, L.","isbn":"0310234697","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zondervan Publishing House"},"datePublished":"2000","inLanguage":"English","description":"Contents:\tIntroduction: The Challenge of Faith -- On the Road to Answers -- Since Evil and Suffering Exist, a Loving God Cannot -- Since Miracles Contradict Science, They Cannot Be True -- Evolution Explains Life, So God Isn't Needed -- God Isn't Worthy of Worship If He Kills Innocent Children -- It's Offensive to Claim Jesus Is the Only Way to God -- A Loving God Would Never Torture People in Hell -- Church History Is Littered with Oppression and Violence -- I Still Have Doubts, So I Can't Be a Christian -- Conclusion: The Power of Faith. \r\n Abstract:\tThe author, a former atheist who became a Christian after two years of examining the historical evidence about God and Jesus, addresses some of the bothersome issues that often hinder people in their quest for faith, including questions about suffering and evil, science and evolution, different beliefs, hell, and doubt.\n\nPublished in: Grand Rapids, Mich.\n\nPhysical description: 300 pages ; 21 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":7,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The case for faith : a journalist investigates the toughest objections to Christianity \/ Lee Strobel.","author":"Strobel, L.","isbn":"0310235286","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zondervan Publishing House"},"datePublished":"2000","inLanguage":"English","description":"Contents:\tOn the road to answers -- Objection #1 : since evil and suffering exist, a loving God cannot -- Objection #2 : since miracles contradict science, they cannot be true -- Objection #3 : evolution explains life, so God isn't needed -- Objection #4 : God isn't worthy of worship if he kills innocent children -- Objection #5 : it's offensive to claim Jesus is the only way to God -- Objection #6 : a loving God would never torture people in hell -- Objection #7 : church history is littered with oppression and violence -- Objection #8 : I still have doubts, so I can't be a Christian -- Conclusion : the power of faith -- Appendix : a summary of The case for Christ. \r\n Abstract:\tIn this book, the author turns his skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief -- the eight \"heart\" barriers to faith. This book is for those who may be feeling attracted to Jesus but who are faced with intellectual barriers standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in discussing Christianity with even their most skeptical friends.\n\nPublished in: Grand Rapids, Mich.\n\nPhysical description: 409 pages ; 17 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":8,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The Christian fathers, by Maurice Wiles.","author":"Wiles, M. F.","isbn":null,"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lippincott Company"},"datePublished":"1966","inLanguage":"English","description":"Published in: Philadelphia\n\nPhysical description: 190 pages ; 22 cm","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":9,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The church and the fine arts : an anthology of pictures, poetry, music, and stories portraying the growth and development of the church through the centuries \/ by Cynthia Pearl Maus, in collaboration with John P. Cavarnos [and others].","author":"Maus, C. P.","isbn":null,"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Harper & Brothers"},"datePublished":"1960","inLanguage":"English","description":"Contents:\tIntroduction. Poem: God builds no churches \/ Edgar A. Guest. -- Part I. The apostolic church of the palestinian area \/ by Cynthia Pearl Maus. -- Part II. The Eastern Orthodox Church \/ by John P. Cavarnos. -- Part III. The Roman Catholic Church \/ by Jean Louise Smith. -- Part IV. The Protestant Reformation in Europe \/ by Ronald E. Osborn. -- Part V. The Protestant Church in North America \/ by Alfred T. DeGroot. -- Part VI. Christianity, a world-wide religion \/ by Cynthia Pearl Maus. \r\n \r\nAbstract:\tDiscusses Christianity which is brought to life through literature, poetry, music.\n\nPublished in: New York\n\nPhysical description: vi, 902 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.","bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":10,"item":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Book","name":"The Early Church","author":"Cullman,0","isbn":null,"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Westminster Press"},"datePublished":null,"inLanguage":"English","description":null,"bookEdition":null,"offers":{"@type":"Offer","availability":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}}}]}