Compendium of Church History (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Andrew C. Zenos

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330475534 ISBN 13 : 9781330475539

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the long arc of church history and the ideas that shaped it. This comprehensive survey covers the medieval centuries, from the clash with heresies to the rise of monastic orders and the birth of scholastic thought. Drawing on key events and movements, it reveals how faith, power, and culture intertwined across regions and eras, and how reforms and conflicts redirected the course of Christianity.

In this edition, you’ll follow the Church through waves of tension and change: from the Albigensian Crusade and the Waldense movement to the Petrobruscians and Bogomil influences; the rise of monastic life and the Mendicants; the growth of universities and scholastic methods; and the evolving conversations that paved the way for later reform and renewal. The narrative focuses on ideas, institutions, and the people who kept faith alive amid shifting political and social landscapes, offering a grounded, accessible account suitable for readers seeking context and clarity.

What you’ll experience
- Clear overviews of major heresies, reforms, and ecclesiastical developments
- Profiles of key orders and figures that shaped monastic and scholarly life
- Explanations of how church and state interacted during pivotal eras
- Timelines and connective threads tying together centuries of history

Ideal for readers of general history, religious studies, and anyone curious about how the church navigated war, doctrine, and cultural change across the Middle Ages.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330475534
• ISBN 13: 9781330475539
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 356
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