From Bethlehem to the Vatican: A very basic introduction to Catholic tradition and theology - Couverture souple

Bosman, Frank G.

 
9789403860329: From Bethlehem to the Vatican: A very basic introduction to Catholic tradition and theology
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 9403860324 ISBN 13 : 9789403860329
Editeur : Open Press Tilburg University, 2026

Synopsis

From Bethlehem to the Vatican is written for readers who sense that Christianity matters, yet find themselves without the basic tools to understand it. Religion, as this book argues, is neither a relic nor a simple force for good or evil. It has shaped lives, cultures, and entire civilizations, inspiring care and creativity while also justifying oppression and violence. To grasp Western society – its laws, ethics, art, politics, and stories – one must grasp the Christian narrative that has so profoundly informed it. This book offers a deliberately modest but ambitious response to widespread religious illiteracy in the secularized West. It does not presume prior knowledge, personal faith, or a desire for religious initiation. Instead, it provides an intellectual initiation: a clear, accessible, and academically responsible introduction for those who want to understand Christianity without being overwhelmed by theological jargon or massive scholarly tomes. It explains the Bible, Jesus Christ, Church structures, rituals, sacraments, ethics, and theology, while also addressing Christianity’s darker chapters and ongoing controversies.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

From Bethlehem to the Vatican is written for readers who sense that Christianity matters, yet find themselves without the basic tools to understand it. Religion, as this book argues, is neither a relic nor a simple force for good or evil. It has shaped lives, cultures, and entire civilizations, inspiring care and creativity while also justifying oppression and violence. To grasp Western society – its laws, ethics, art, politics, and stories – one must grasp the Christian narrative that has so profoundly informed it. This book offers a deliberately modest but ambitious response to widespread religious illiteracy in the secularized West. It does not presume prior knowledge, personal faith, or a desire for religious initiation. Instead, it provides an intellectual initiation: a clear, accessible, and academically responsible introduction for those who want to understand Christianity without being overwhelmed by theological jargon or massive scholarly tomes. It explains the Bible, Jesus Christ, Church structures, rituals, sacraments, ethics, and theology, while also addressing Christianity’s darker chapters and ongoing controversies.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Open Press Tilburg University
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9403860324
ISBN 13 
9789403860329
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
138
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible