Gonzalezs fine book, the story of christianity volume 1. Beginnings to 1500, history of christianity, volume 1 9780060649524 by kenneth scott latourette. A history of christianity by latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968. A history of the growth and development of christianity, from the ministry of christ to the mid20th century, from a conservative protestant perspective. Willis james professor of missions and oriental history in. Latourette, kenneth scottchristianity through the ages. If you do not have a copy of this free software, you can download it by clicking on the adobe logo below. This momumental and classic work has been updated by a team of respected. In 1840 there were 6 latourette families living in new jersey. Latourette is an expert historian who wrote a different, 7 volume church history, but condensing it into these two volumes didnt work.
Latourette tries to maintain the prespective of a neutral scientist, who neither likes nor hates christianity. Traces the course of christianity from ad 1500 to the present day, charting its geographical, doctrinal, and denominational developments and impact against the background of world history. The geographical scope of the work is global, and it gives attention to the history of christian theology as well as other aspects. That is because we cannot tell precisely when a creature which can safely be described as human first appeared. Buy a cheap copy of a history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth scott latourette.
Kenneth scott latourette president of the association, 1948 presidential address delivered at the annual meeting of the american historical association in washington on december 29, 1948. All works in format pdf christian classics ethereal. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This page is designed to help make history of christianity resources available to those without easy access to a theological library. History of christianity volume 1 kenneth scott latourette. This book i bought as a christian, who wanted to learn more about the history of christianity. Beginnings to 1500 by kenneth scott latourette and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He had in view nothing less than a history of the kingdom of god on earth. A history of christianity volume ii by kenneth scott latourette, 9780060649531, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. First we must describe the course of the expansion of christianity in the years from 1914 to 1944, the date when, from the necessities of the author and the publisher, this work is being brought to its conclusion. The tenth century saw christianity at a lower nadir than at any time to the present.
Selected chapters from a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette vol. History expansion christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its presence in all six. A history of the growth and development of christianity, f. Compared with the course of mankind on the earth, it began only a few moments ago. The updated bibliography and detailed index with 6,000 entries make this an essential resource for students and laypeople alike.
Traces the course of christianity from ad 1500 to the present day, charting its geographical, doctrinal. Gnostic christianity and the gnosis of light david paul boaz. The decline of christianity from approximately 500 a. Today, in the history of christianity, we are looking at the great cappadocians kappuhdoshnz part 4. Reformation to the present kenneth scott latourette on. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette snippet view 1953. When the bishop of caesarea died, the election of his successor became a focal point for the struggle between the orthodox and the arian. In order to open and read these pdf books you will need to have adobe reader on your computer. Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its. Search by multiple isbn, single isbn, title, author, etc.
Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of. In mem ory of kenneth scott latourette, 18841968 in the international. Kenneth scott latourette was not a historian of baptists but rather a baptist who was a historian of christianity. Hogg, william richey 1978, the legacy of kenneth scott latourette pdf, international bulletin of. Batess christian historian, doer of christian history. However, i am deeply dissapointed by latourette s book. The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. This momumental and classic work has been updated by a team of respected scholars. This material was prepared for religiononline by ted and winnie brock. This was about 46% of all the recorded latourette s in the usa. The latourette family name was found in the usa, and canada between 1840 and 1920. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette alibris. Kenneth scott latourette latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968 books from the extended shelves.
Latourette was the author of over 80 books on christianity, oriental history and customs, and theological subjects. The new reformation in religion, science and culture, david paul boaz, 2009. Beginnings to 1500, history of christianity, volume 1. Reading this history gives a feeling like a museum tour which started very late, with the guide only having time to point to objects as the tour runs through the museum. A history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth scott. Coptic christianity is not attested to historically until the 4th century in egypt christianity was late in winning many adherents among the nongreek speaking elements of the population, the country.
Hannah the books of kenneth scott latourette, the famous sterling professor of history at yale university, are widely used in the study of church history and missions in a variety of christian institutions. The most useful survey of christian history for the student or general reader, fully updated by a team of respected scholars. A history of the expansion of christianity internet archive. Five questions emerge as this long history is faced. History of christianity reading room tyndale university. The history of christianity, by kenneth scott latourette. History of christianity, volume i edition 1 by kenneth. A unique combination of christian universalism with the universal and historical.
His formative experiences as christian missionary and educator in early 20th century china shaped his lifes work. A history of the expansion of christianity, volume iv 4 onlythe great century in europe and the united states of america, ad1800ad1914 by latourette, kenneth scott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We now come to what, for the time being, must be the final volume our story. The nineteenth century is regarded as beginning with the close of the napoleonic wars in 1815 and as ending in 1914, with the outbreak of what is usually called world war i. The most latourette families were found in the usa in 1880. Reformation to the present new edition by kenneth scott latourette isbn. A history of christianity coptic orthodox teaching. Kenneth scott latourette and the christian understanding of history abstract the third and final selection in this chapter is an attempt by a contemporary historian to present a christian interpretation of history. For american readers, his style may be difficult to get used to, due to the combination of british spellings and sentence structures which do not fit well with modern grammar, so consider yourself warned. Buy a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette online at alibris. Brings together the essential findings of recent research in a fresh and readable way. Written more than 1500 years after augustine, it perhaps gains in profundity what it. Here is an attempt to narrate the history of christianity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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