Author: John Warwick Montgomery
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780871238900
Category : Apologetics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A vigorous, convincing presentation of the evidence for a historical Jesus.
History and Christianity
Author: John Warwick Montgomery
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780871238900
Category : Apologetics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A vigorous, convincing presentation of the evidence for a historical Jesus.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780871238900
Category : Apologetics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A vigorous, convincing presentation of the evidence for a historical Jesus.
The Acts of the Apostles
Author: P.D. James
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 0857861077
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 0857861077
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James
A Narrative of Many Surprising Conversions in Northampton and Vicinity
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
The History of Christianity
Author: Henry Hart Milman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Cracking the AP World History Exam
Author: Monty Armstrong
Publisher: The Princeton Review
ISBN: 9780375763809
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP World History Exam is very different from getting straight A's in school. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about world history-only what you'll need to score higher on the exam. There's a big difference. In Cracking the AP World History Exam, we'll teach you how to think like the test makers and -Focus on the key ideas and information by using the History Review, structured to help you wade through thousands of facts -Nail the essay questions by learning how to compare and contrast across civilizations and through the centuries -Learn time-tested Princeton Review techniques for answering multiple- choice questions and acing essays This book includes 2 full-length practice AP World History tests. All of our practice test questions are like the ones you'll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every answer.
Publisher: The Princeton Review
ISBN: 9780375763809
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP World History Exam is very different from getting straight A's in school. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about world history-only what you'll need to score higher on the exam. There's a big difference. In Cracking the AP World History Exam, we'll teach you how to think like the test makers and -Focus on the key ideas and information by using the History Review, structured to help you wade through thousands of facts -Nail the essay questions by learning how to compare and contrast across civilizations and through the centuries -Learn time-tested Princeton Review techniques for answering multiple- choice questions and acing essays This book includes 2 full-length practice AP World History tests. All of our practice test questions are like the ones you'll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every answer.
Book Review Digest
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1098
Book Description
Excerpts from and citations to reviews of more than 8,000 books each year, drawn from coverage of 109 publications. Book Review Digest provides citations to and excerpts of reviews of current juvenile and adult fiction and nonfiction in the English language. Reviews of the following types of books are excluded: government publications, textbooks, and technical books in the sciences and law. Reviews of books on science for the general reader, however, are included. The reviews originate in a group of selected periodicals in the humanities, social sciences, and general science published in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. - Publisher.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1098
Book Description
Excerpts from and citations to reviews of more than 8,000 books each year, drawn from coverage of 109 publications. Book Review Digest provides citations to and excerpts of reviews of current juvenile and adult fiction and nonfiction in the English language. Reviews of the following types of books are excluded: government publications, textbooks, and technical books in the sciences and law. Reviews of books on science for the general reader, however, are included. The reviews originate in a group of selected periodicals in the humanities, social sciences, and general science published in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. - Publisher.
Sanctified Violence
Author: Alfred J. Andrea
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 162466962X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
"This rich and engaging book looks at instances of sanctified violence, the holy wars related to religion. It covers it all, from ancient to present day, including examples of warfare among Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists, as well as Christians, Jews and Muslims. It is a comprehensive and readable overview that provides a lively introduction to the subject of holy war in its broadest sense—as ‘sanctified violence’ in the service of a god or ideology. It is certain to be a useful companion in the classroom, and a boon to anyone fascinated by the dark attraction of religion and violence." —Mark Juergensmeyer, University of California, Santa Barbara Contents: Introduction: What Is Holy War? Chapter 1: Holy Wars in Mythic Time, Holy Wars as Metaphor, Holy Wars as RitualChapter 2: Holy Wars of Conquest in the Name of a DeityChapter 3: Holy Wars in Defense of the SacredChapter 4: Holy Wars in Anticipation of the Millennium Epilogue: Holy Wars Today and Tomorrow Also included are a description of the Critical Themes in World History series, Preface, index, and suggestions for further reading.
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 162466962X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
"This rich and engaging book looks at instances of sanctified violence, the holy wars related to religion. It covers it all, from ancient to present day, including examples of warfare among Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists, as well as Christians, Jews and Muslims. It is a comprehensive and readable overview that provides a lively introduction to the subject of holy war in its broadest sense—as ‘sanctified violence’ in the service of a god or ideology. It is certain to be a useful companion in the classroom, and a boon to anyone fascinated by the dark attraction of religion and violence." —Mark Juergensmeyer, University of California, Santa Barbara Contents: Introduction: What Is Holy War? Chapter 1: Holy Wars in Mythic Time, Holy Wars as Metaphor, Holy Wars as RitualChapter 2: Holy Wars of Conquest in the Name of a DeityChapter 3: Holy Wars in Defense of the SacredChapter 4: Holy Wars in Anticipation of the Millennium Epilogue: Holy Wars Today and Tomorrow Also included are a description of the Critical Themes in World History series, Preface, index, and suggestions for further reading.
Private Secondary Schools
Author: Peterson's
Publisher: Peterson's
ISBN: 0768935180
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 2708
Book Description
Peterson's Private Secondary Schools is everything parents need to find the right private secondary school for their child. This valuable resource allows students and parents to compare and select from more that 1,500 schools in the U.S. and Canada, and around the world. Schools featured include independent day schools, special needs schools, and boarding schools (including junior boarding schools for middle-school students). Helpful information listed for each of these schools include: school's area of specialization, setting, affiliation, accreditation, tuition, financial aid, student body, faculty, academic programs, social life, admission information, contacts, and more. Also includes helpful articles on the merits of private education, planning a successful school search, searching for private schools online, finding the perfect match, paying for a private education, tips for taking the necessary standardized tests, semester programs and understanding the private schools' admission application form and process.
Publisher: Peterson's
ISBN: 0768935180
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 2708
Book Description
Peterson's Private Secondary Schools is everything parents need to find the right private secondary school for their child. This valuable resource allows students and parents to compare and select from more that 1,500 schools in the U.S. and Canada, and around the world. Schools featured include independent day schools, special needs schools, and boarding schools (including junior boarding schools for middle-school students). Helpful information listed for each of these schools include: school's area of specialization, setting, affiliation, accreditation, tuition, financial aid, student body, faculty, academic programs, social life, admission information, contacts, and more. Also includes helpful articles on the merits of private education, planning a successful school search, searching for private schools online, finding the perfect match, paying for a private education, tips for taking the necessary standardized tests, semester programs and understanding the private schools' admission application form and process.
The Christians as the Romans Saw Them
Author: Robert Louis Wilken
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300098396
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This book offers an engrossing portrayal of the early years of the Christian movement from the perspective of the Romans.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300098396
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This book offers an engrossing portrayal of the early years of the Christian movement from the perspective of the Romans.
A Brief History of Christianity
Author: Carter Lindberg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 140514887X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world’s largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning student. Ranges from the missionary journeys of the apostles to the tele-evangelism of the twenty-first century. Demonstrates how the Christian community received and forged its identity from its development of the Bible to the present day. Covers topics fundamental to understanding the course of Western Christianity, including the growth of the papacy, heresy and schism, reformation and counter-reformation. Includes an introduction to the historiography of Christianity, a note on the problems of periodization, an appendix on theological terms, and a useful bibliography. An authoritative yet succinct history, written to appeal to a general audience as well as students of the history of Christianity. Written by internationally regarded theologian, Carter Lindberg, who is the author of numerous titles on theology and Church history.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 140514887X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world’s largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning student. Ranges from the missionary journeys of the apostles to the tele-evangelism of the twenty-first century. Demonstrates how the Christian community received and forged its identity from its development of the Bible to the present day. Covers topics fundamental to understanding the course of Western Christianity, including the growth of the papacy, heresy and schism, reformation and counter-reformation. Includes an introduction to the historiography of Christianity, a note on the problems of periodization, an appendix on theological terms, and a useful bibliography. An authoritative yet succinct history, written to appeal to a general audience as well as students of the history of Christianity. Written by internationally regarded theologian, Carter Lindberg, who is the author of numerous titles on theology and Church history.