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The first one hundred years of Christianity : an introduction to its history, literature, and development / Udo Schnelle ; translated by James W. Thompson.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: xxiii, 662 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781540960153
  • 1540960153
Uniform titles:
  • Ersten 100 Jahre des Christentums. English
Subject(s):
Contents:
On writing a history of origins -- Definition and demarcation of the epoch -- Presuppositions and contexts -- The new movement of Christ-believers -- The Jerusalem church -- Early churches and early mission outside Jerusalem --The apostolic conference -- The independent mission of Paul -- The crisis of early Christianity around 70 CE -- The establishment of early Christianity -- Dangers and threats -- The persecutions of Christians and the imperial cult -- Early Christianity and an independent movement -- The transition to the ancient church -- Fifteen reasons for the success of early Christianity.
Summary: "Beginning as a marginal group in Galilee, the movement initiated by Jesus of Nazareth became a world religion within one hundred years. Why, among various religious movements, did Christianity succeed? Udo Schnelle traces the historical, cultural, and theological influences and developments of the early years of the Christian movement, demonstration how Christianity provided an intellectual framework, a literature, and socialization among converts that led to its enduring influence"--Page 2 of book jacket.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Main Collection John Kinder Theological Library BR165 SCH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A42346329

Includes bibliographical references (pages 565-643) and indexes.

On writing a history of origins -- Definition and demarcation of the epoch -- Presuppositions and contexts -- The new movement of Christ-believers -- The Jerusalem church -- Early churches and early mission outside Jerusalem --The apostolic conference -- The independent mission of Paul -- The crisis of early Christianity around 70 CE -- The establishment of early Christianity -- Dangers and threats -- The persecutions of Christians and the imperial cult -- Early Christianity and an independent movement -- The transition to the ancient church -- Fifteen reasons for the success of early Christianity.

"Beginning as a marginal group in Galilee, the movement initiated by Jesus of Nazareth became a world religion within one hundred years. Why, among various religious movements, did Christianity succeed? Udo Schnelle traces the historical, cultural, and theological influences and developments of the early years of the Christian movement, demonstration how Christianity provided an intellectual framework, a literature, and socialization among converts that led to its enduring influence"--Page 2 of book jacket.

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