Protestantism
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2009
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-60413-112-3 (ISBN)
Description
Protestantism, Third Edition explores the origins, customs, and history of Protestantism, from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to its role in today's world. Current issues, such as the development of new religious denominations, its stance on abortion, the ordination of gays and women, and the relationship between religion and politics, are explored within the framework of the fundamental moral tenets of the faith. This accessible volume also examines the political diversity among people of the Protestant faith.
More details
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Broomall
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
full-colour photographs & illustrations, map, sidebars, fact file, bibliography, further reading & web sites, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60413-112-3 (9781604131123)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Stephen F. Brown
Protestantism
Book
10/2006
2nd Edition
Facts On File Inc
€54.65
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Persons
Stephen F. Brown is chairperson of the theology department at Boston College. He has edited several volumes on medieval philosophy and theology, including Philosophical Writings by William Ockham and On Faith and Reason by St. Thomas Aquinas.
Content
Introduction to the Protestant world; The origins of Protestantism; The history of Protestantism; Branches of Protestantism and their basic beliefs; Rites of passage; The impact of Protestantism; Protestantism's new challenges.