Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past - Couverture souple

Fea, John

 
9781540966605: Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1540966607 ISBN 13 : 9781540966605
Editeur : Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2024

Synopsis

What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve?

Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our understanding of the past, and how studying the past can help us more effectively love God and others. John Fea shows that deep historical thinking can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ.

The first edition of this book has been used widely in Christian colleges across the country. The second edition provides an updated introduction to the study of history and the historian's vocation. The book also contains updates throughout.

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À propos de l?auteur

John Fea (PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook) is distinguished professor of American history at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and executive editor of Current. He is the author of several books, including Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump and Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? He writes a popular daily blog, The Way of Improvement Leads Home.

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Éditeur
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1540966607
ISBN 13 
9781540966605
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
184
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