The Rise of Christianity (Turning Points in World History) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565109627 ISBN 13: 9781565109629

Publisher: Greenhaven Pr, 1999

Synopsis

Essays cover Christianity's Jewish background, the role of John the Baptist, the life of Jesus, the spread of the Christian Church, and the challenges faced by the church

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Review:

"There's a lot of material packed in here, but the brief annotation and summary of each article will help students decide where they want to start their research or reading. An appendix of primary source documents brings in the voices of the time."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2000) (Booklist 20000215)

"A chronological collection of excellent writings that reflect the peculiar and dramatic influences of a generation."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002) (School Library Journal 20020701)

"Each chapter has excerpts from books by scholars, political participants in the events under consideration, or eyewitnesses. Teachers will find this volume useful."
-- School Library Journal (June 2002) (School Library Journal 20020601)

"A wise purchase for those looking for an overview of or supplemental materials on the era. These essays might be useful for older students beginning a study of Western Civilization."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002) (School Library Journal 20020401)

"We can learn much from history and Greenhaven Press has a book series that brings history alive for students and educators. The Turning Points in World History series offers a vivid and eclectic view of major events in world history using thought, analyses, and conclusions of scholars and historians who contribute essays of revelation, connection, and provocation."
-- Exlectic Book Review (January - April 2001) (UNKNOWN 20010401)

"Although the value of this book lies in its information for reports, anyone interested in the subject will find the text fascinating."
-- School Library Journal (November 2000) (School Library Journal 20001101)

"This is a trustworthy research source, especially for students with little background in the period."
-- School Library Journal (May 2000) (School Library Journal 20000501)

"Excerpts from primary sources; an extensive, topically arranged list for further reading; a four-page chronology and a comprehensive index add to the value of this resource. Useful as report and debate materieal."
-- School Library Journal (November 1999) (School Library Journal 19991101)

"The clear, concise essays, written by noted scholars and historians, offer a fine opportunity for understanding the complex issues often overlooked...Students interested in further research will appreciate the excerpts from primary source documents and the extensive bibliography."
-- Booklist (September 1999) (Booklist 19990901)

"The lucid and thought-provoking essays are presented in a crisply designed format. High-school and junior-college libraries will find this a worthwhile purchase for the 200 shelves."
-- Booklist (January 1999) (Booklist 19990101)

From Booklist:

Gr. 10 and up. This excellent overview of Christianity's rise and eventual triumph as a world religion is part of the Turning Points in World History series. The book comprises 19 essays by top scholars in the field of religion and history, including Michael Grant and Will Durant. Among the topics covered are the Jewish background of Christianity; the life of Jesus; the growth of Christianity, with emphasis on the work of the apostles; Roman persecution of Christians and the impact of rival religions on the early church; and the spread of Christianity across Europe and the role of Christianity as the official religion of Rome. The lucid and thought-provoking essays are presented in a crisply designed format. High-school and junior-college libraries will find this a worthwhile purchase for the 200 shelves. Ilene Cooper

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1565109627
• ISBN 13: 9781565109629
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Nardo Don