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A History of Christianity
by Paul Johnson
ISBN: 0684815036
ISBN-13: 9780684815039
Format: Paperback
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Summary
In this accessible history of Christianity, Johnson examines his subject in conjunction with Western European intellectual, social, and political events.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published date: 1995
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.35 pounds
Publisher's Notes
It is now almost 2000 years since the birth of Jesus Christ set in motion the chain of events which led to the creation of the Christian faith and its diffusion throughout the world. During these two millennia Christianity has, perhaps, proved more influential in shaping human destiny than any other institutional philosophy, but there are now signs that its period of predominance is drawing to a close, thereby inviting a retrospect and a balance sheet. In this book the author has attempted to survey the whole history in one volume.
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History of Christianity
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Touchstone. Paperback. 0684815036 Good Condition. Reasonable wear. Interior may have markings. Still very usable. Ex-library with usual distinguishments (stamps, sticker on spine, but no card insert). . Good. 1979-08-01. ( more information) Offered by The Book Place (United States)
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Touchstone, 1979-08-01. 1st Touchstone Ed. Paperback. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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New York : Simon & Schuster , 1976 . Softcover . Very Good / . 6.25 x 9.5 Tall . Used. Appears unread. No spine crease, clean and unmarked, tight. 556 pages. ( more information) Offered by Christian Pages - Used and Rare Christian Theology Books (United States)
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A History of Christianity
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New York, New York, USA: Simon & Schuster, 1995 The Emergence, Prime and Decline of Western European Catholic Christianity from Apostle Paul through Pope John XXIII. Nice explanation for the failure of the Near East Crusades and the Crusader states. Very skimpy treatment of the 600 year Northern Crusades against the Baltic nations. NF+ Blue softcover with white lettering on blue/back swirled background with red borderline. Binding tight; Spine straight; Pages clean; No markings or folded corners. Minor agetoning of page edges. Thirteenth Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Spirit Tomes and Treasures (United States)
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JOHNSON, PAUL
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