Each paragraph of this classic brickofabook has shelves devoted to it. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. It is a bit dated as it was first published in 1953, but nevertheless it will reward the time taken to read the book. All works in format pdf christian classics ethereal. The most useful survey of christian history for the student or general reader, fully updated by a team of respected scholars. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. 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. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette pdf. The history of early relations between the united states and china, 17841844, by kenneth scott latourette. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Hogg, william richey 1978, the legacy of kenneth scott latourette pdf, international bulletin of.
I finally bought it40 years laterand am enjoying the story of the spread of the gospel through the. History expansion christianity by kenneth scott latourette. A history of christianity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity. Latourette has provided a great resource to the student of church history in this book. 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. Although he did not learn the chinese language, he became known for his magisterial scholarly surveys of the history of world christianity, the. Comprehensive and readable, latourettes expansive study shows you how, from its birth to 1500 a. A history of christianity by latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968. It generally follows chronological order and identifies the most significant events in church history, but the emphasis is on tracing doctrinal developments. History of christianity volume 1 kenneth scott latourette. 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. That is because we cannot tell precisely when a creature which can safely be described as human first appeared. This book surveys the history of christian doctrine from approximately a.
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. A history of christianity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, vol. However, most of the contents reflect the state of historical scholarship and knowledge as of the time of the first edition 1953. This page is designed to help make history of christianity resources available to those without easy access to a theological library. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of. Beginnings to 1500, history of christianity, volume 1. A history of christianity latourette, kenneth scott on. Seminar prerequisites are the completion with a grade of b or better of at least two college courses in the history of christianity, and the approval of the director of the baptist college partnership program for admission to the seminar. This was my husbands textbook on church history in seminary.
Latourette does a masterful job of presenting a comprehensive history of the christian religion in a readable form. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884december 26, 1968 was professor of missions and oriental history at yale university. In mem ory of kenneth scott latourette, 18841968 in the international. Kenneth scott latourette quotes from the history of christianity, therefore, must be of concern to all who are interested in the record of man and particularly to all who seek to understand the contemporary human scene. The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Reformation to the present by kenneth scott latourette. The first five centuries by kenneth scott latourette. Latourette, kenneth scottchristianity through the ages. Presents global view and a history of the expansion of christianity. A history of christianity coptic orthodox teaching. Adrian hastings, a history of african christianity cambridge kenneth scott latourette, a history of christianity, 2 vols.
A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette snippet view 1953. The best of history christian history christianity today. To further this purpose, it discusses some events thematically rather than in strict. His formative experiences as christian missionary and educator in early 20th century china shaped his lifes work.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Five questions emerge as this long history is faced. The roman catholic, protestant, and eastern churches. The history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of china, japan, and world christianity. The subject is rendered pertinent partly by reason of the claims which continue to be made for the christian understanding of history, partly because, through the geographic expansion of christianity, the christian view is held by individuals and groups in more and more peoples and is, indeed, more widely spread than any other, in part from the. Shedd pdf download a history of religious educators pdf download the cross a call to the fundamentals of religion pdf download doctrine of the church built upon the rock, w g crampton and r e bacon pdf download. 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. Compared with the course of mankind on the earth, it began only a few moments ago. Pdf download the doctrine of endless punishment by william g. Publication date 1953 topics church history publisher new york.
Topics include the prechristian course of history, jesus and the gospel, the spread of christianity in europe, and much more. You will be able to understand the teachings of true christianity and the guidelines by which you can prove where gods true church has been throughout history and where it is today. Works by kenneth scott latourette a history of christianity, volume 1. This is an overview of the subject from the time of christ to just before the reformation vol. Selected chapters from a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette vol. From the publisher with this issue christian history makes the transition from an occasional publication to a regularly scheduled quarterly. The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity. History of christianity reading room tyndale university. Here, now revealed, is the true history of the early christian church. This step is taken as a result of the enthusiastic reader response received to the first issues. The geographical scope of the work is global, and it gives attention to the history of christian theology as well as other aspects. A history of the expansion of christianity internet archive.
This first volume of latourettes history of christianity is a good introduction to the topic of church history. Buy a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette online at alibris. His outstanding reputation and rigorous methodology. Batess christian historian, doer of christian history. A history of the christian church vol 2 the ntslibrary. The nineteenth century in europe, the protestant and. A history of the growth and development of christianity, from the ministry of christ to the mid20th century, from a conservative protestant perspective. Latourette was the author of over 80 books on christianity, oriental history and customs, and theological subjects. Winterthis monumental and classic work has been updated by a team of respected scholars.
The single work for which kenneth scott latourette is most remembered is the twovolume history of christianity, which remains in print almost forty years after the authors death. Arguably one of the greatest historians of the 20th century, kenneth scott latourette 18841968 provided a foundational model of christian historiography for subsequent generations to build upon. Kenneth scott latourette the history of christianity. Expanded to cover the tumultuous significant years 19501975with a new foreword and supplemental bibliographies by ralph d.
History of christianity, volume i edition 1 by kenneth. We now come to what, for the time being, must be the final volume our story. Preface here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity. The updated bibliography and detailed index with 6,000 entries. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette goodreads. This material was prepared for religiononline by ted and winnie brock. 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. We sincerely thank you who encouraged us to expand our efforts. Reformation to the present kenneth scott latourette on. The history covered begins with jesus himself and the emergence of the early church within its judaic and greco. Willis james professor of missions and oriental history in.
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