People of God: The History of Catholic Christianity
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (721 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0867163631 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 251 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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A fun, fair and accessible intro to Church history Jean E. Pouliot For people like me who get lost in the details, The People of God is a godsend. In simple, bold strokes, it tells the story of Roman Catholicism in a way that explores the 2000 year history of the institution without sugar-coating its problems or downplaying its triumphs. The book's style is somewhat reminiscent of the "Dummies" line of guides, including straightforward writing and sidebars to describe particular issues. The book is respectful and even-handed when describing Church crises, including the schism with the Eastern Church, the Reformation and the Inquisition. "Focus" pages help us see Catholicism from . Really? This book reeks of the 1970's. Even its title is based in what was then a very popular expression, based in very liberal theology. This book assumes the worst of the Catholic Church in all eras--never mind real historical events. Save your money. If you want real church history, try The Catholic Church, the First 2000 Years: A Popular Survey and Study Guide to Church History. It will give both good and bad in an accurate fashion. The People of God does not.. "Highly recommended to all Christians" according to webmaster@paxchristus.com. Do not be deceived by this title. This book rocks. Never have I seen a more concise and clear history of the church ever. Even though the focus of this book is the history of the Roman Catholic Church, I recommend it to all Christians as it teaches a very easy to read walk through of history of the church. It includes everything of how church has evolved and the reasons for the many schisms within the church. No denomination bashing here. Gilles is both Catholic and a historian, but his writings are heavily researched, and includes many truths that all Christians especially Catholics should know. Papal heresies, b
Anthony E. Gilles traces its development—from its beginnings in hushed gatherings within the Roman Empire to its current size and influence—in an accessible and enjoyable style. Complete with maps, timelines and special "focus" sections on important events and issues, this valuable resource belongs in the collection of every student of Church history.. A revised and updated compilation of the history volumes from his best-selling People of God series, this book will help you understand how the Church de
--The Catechist's ConnectionThis compact book will hold your attention from cover-to-cover. --The Catechist's Connection. --Catholic Library Association, September 2001This compact book will hold your attention from cover-to-cover. an excellent introduction to Catholic Church history, even for the believer
He has written eleven books and over five hundred articles on history, philosophy and religion.. GILLES lives with his wife in Atlanta, Georgia, where he regularly speaks at parishes and lectures in diaconate formation programs on Scripture and church history. ANTHONY E. He has taught history at Rutgers and the classics of Greek and Roman antiquity at the University of Tennessee