The Change of Conversion and the Origin of Christendom
Author | : Alan Kreider |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 2007-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781725219496 |
ISBN-13 | : 1725219492 |
Rating | : 4/5 (492 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Change of Conversion and the Origin of Christendom written by Alan Kreider and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-class insight into the life and mission of the Christian church in the first four centuries, based on solid scholarship and a clear sense of mission. --Samuel Escobar, Palmer Theological Seminary Written in a lively and clear manner, this small volume makes many connections between different aspects of early Christian history and practice. I have learned from reading it and recommend it to both scholars and beginners. --Paul Bradshaw, University of Notre Dame Kreider traces the changing nature of the process of conversion across some four centuries. I know of no better treatment of religious initiation undergone by the most seriously committed Christians of this period. --Ramsay MacMullen, Yale University I recommend this book highly to anyone interested not only in the history and theology of Christian initiation, but in the relationship of Christianity and culture throughout the ages. - Maxwell E. Johnson, University of Notre Dame, in 'Worship'