Thinking in the Spirit
- 368pages
- 13 heures de lecture
The theological roots of a major religious movement
Douglas Jacobsen Livres
Douglas Jacobsen explore de profondes questions de foi et de pratique, s'appuyant sur sa vaste expérience en histoire de l'église et en théologie. Son travail se penche sur les complexités de la croyance, offrant une analyse perspicace aux lecteurs intéressés par les perspectives théologiques et historiques. L'approche académique de Jacobsen fournit une base solide pour comprendre les aspects durables de la pensée religieuse.
The World's Christians
Who They Are, Where They Are, and How They Got There
- 416pages
- 15 heures de lecture
The textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of Christianity, highlighting its historical and contemporary diversity across global traditions. Utilizing a neutral "religious studies" approach, it effectively incorporates the lived experiences of Christians worldwide. Its clear and engaging presentation makes it an ideal resource for both public university and liberal arts classroom settings, providing an unparalleled depth of information on the world's largest religion.
In this pathbreaking book, award-winning author Douglas Jacobsen describes global Christianity and provides a framework for understanding the varied experiences of Christians around the world. Focusing on the five big continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, Jacobsen recounts their differing histories, contemporary experiences, and cultural theologies. In the current era of massive and dynamic global challenges, this accessible and fair-minded volume sets the stage for Christians worldwide to engage the gospel--and each other--more deeply. Global Gospel contains numerous maps, charts, and illustrations that aid comprehension. Accompanying videos can be found on YouTube's "Global Christianity" channel (www.youtube.com/globalchristianity).
The World's Christians
- 417pages
- 15 heures de lecture
Written by an award-winning author, this well-organized and comprehensive introduction to global Christianity illuminates the many ways the world's Christians live their faith today.