Christianity, Third, An Introduction by McGrath, Alister E. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Series page Title page Copyright page Preface List of Illustrations and Maps Introduction 1 Jesus of Nazareth and the Origins of Christianity

The Significance of Jesus of Nazareth for Christianity The Sources of Our Knowledge about Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth in His Jewish Context The Gospels and Jesus of Nazareth The Birth of Jesus of Nazareth The Early Ministry of Jesus of Nazareth The Teaching of Jesus of Nazareth: The Parables of the Kingdom The Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth The Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth Events and Meanings: The Interpretation of the History of Jesus The New Testament Understandings of the Significance of Jesus Jesus of Nazareth and Women The Reception of Jesus of Nazareth outside Judaism

2 The Christian Bible

The Old Testament Major Themes of the Old Testament The New Testament The Christian Understanding of the Relation of the Old and New Testaments The Translation of the Bible The Bible and Tradition

3 Christian Creeds and Beliefs

The Emergence of Creeds What Is Faith? The Christian Understanding of God The Christian Understanding of Humanity Jesus of Nazareth The Christian Understanding of Salvation Grace The Church The Sacraments The Christian Hope Conclusion

4 Christian History

The Early Church, c. 100–c. 500 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c. 500–c. 1500 Competing Visions of Reform, c. 1500–c. 1650 The Modern Period, c. 1650–1914 The Twentieth Century, 1914 to the Present Conclusion

5 Denominations

Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Protestantism The Ecumenical Movement and the World Council of Churches The Erosion of Protestant Denominationalism in the United States Conclusion

6 The Life of Faith

Gateways to Exploring the Life of Faith Christian Communities: The Life of the Church Christian Worship The Sacraments Rhythms and Seasons: The Christian Year The Structuring of Time: The Monastic Day The Structuring of Space: Pilgrimage and the Christian Life Conclusion

7 Christianity and the Shaping of Culture

Christianity and Culture: General Considerations Christian Symbolism: The Cross Christian Art Icons Church Architecture Stained Glass Christian Music Christianity and Literature Christianity and the Natural Sciences Conclusion

Conclusion Further Reading

Useful Introductions to Christianity in General Jesus of Nazareth and the Origins of Christianity The Christian Bible Christian Creeds and Beliefs Christian History: An Overview Denominations: Forms of Christianity The Life of Faith: Christianity as a Living Reality Christianity and the Shaping of Culture

Sources of Quotations

Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7

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