Documents of the Christian Church - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192880713 ISBN 13: 9780192880710

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Since its first publication in 1967, this collection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has established itself as a classic work. Now incorporating a wealth of new material, this new edition will be an essential reference source for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church.
While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder has added a substantial section of more recent writings. These new entries illustrate the Second Vatican Council; the theologies of liberation; Church and State from 'Thatcher's Britain' to Communist Eastern Europe; Black, feminist, and ecological theology; ecumenism; and inter-faith dialogue. The emphasis on moral debate in the contemporary Churches is reflected in selections dealing with modern issues such as homosexuality, divorce, AIDS, and in-vitro fertilization. With the publication of this new edition, Documents of the Christian Church provides insights into the whole 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate.

About this title

About the Author:

Chris Maunder is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at the University College of Ripon and York St John.

Review:

[An] invaluable Christian reference book Church Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0192880713
• ISBN 13: 9780192880710
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 496
• Editor: Bettenson Henry, Maunder Chris