The Many Paths of Christianity
2nd Edition
Published on 1. October 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-340-66381-3 (ISBN)
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Description
This text explains the history, beliefs and practices of the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant churches. Each can be studied in its own right or compared thematically. The book concludes by looking at ecumenism and at developments outside the mainstream churches.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder Arnold
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
62 Colour and B&w Photographs, 20 Illustrations, M
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
335 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-66381-3 (9780340663813)
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Content
Introduction - Christian denomenations. Part 1 The orthodox churches: where, when and why; buildings; priests and ministers; prayer and worship; the liturgy; stages in life; festivals; check your knowledge of the orthodox churches. Part 2 The Roman Catholic church: where, when and why; buildings; priests and ministers; prayer and worship; the mass; stages in life; festivals; check your knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church. Part 3 The Protestant churches: where, when and why; buildings; priests and ministers; prayer and worship; Holy Communion; stags in life; festivals; check your knowledge of the protestant churches. Part 4 Some other names: the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints; Seventh-Day Adventists; Jehovah's Witnesses; the Church of Christ, Scientist. Part 5 The worldwide church: the Ecumenical movement; the World Council of Churches; united churches; united communities.