Thinking in the Spirit
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The theological roots of a major religious movement
Douglas Jacobsen Bücher
Douglas Jacobsen beschäftigt sich mit tiefgreifenden Fragen des Glaubens und der Praxis und schöpft dabei aus seinem umfangreichen Hintergrund in Kirchengeschichte und Theologie. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit den Komplexitäten des Glaubens und bietet aufschlussreiche Analysen für Leser, die an theologischen und historischen Perspektiven interessiert sind. Jacobsen's wissenschaftlicher Ansatz bietet eine solide Grundlage für das Verständnis beständiger Aspekte des religiösen Denkens.
The textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of Christianity, highlighting its historical and contemporary diversity across global traditions. Utilizing a neutral "religious studies" approach, it effectively incorporates the lived experiences of Christians worldwide. Its clear and engaging presentation makes it an ideal resource for both public university and liberal arts classroom settings, providing an unparalleled depth of information on the world's largest religion.
In this pathbreaking book, award-winning author Douglas Jacobsen describes global Christianity and provides a framework for understanding the varied experiences of Christians around the world. Focusing on the five big continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, Jacobsen recounts their differing histories, contemporary experiences, and cultural theologies. In the current era of massive and dynamic global challenges, this accessible and fair-minded volume sets the stage for Christians worldwide to engage the gospel--and each other--more deeply. Global Gospel contains numerous maps, charts, and illustrations that aid comprehension. Accompanying videos can be found on YouTube's "Global Christianity" channel (www.youtube.com/globalchristianity).
The World's Christians
- 417 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
Written by an award-winning author, this well-organized and comprehensive introduction to global Christianity illuminates the many ways the world's Christians live their faith today.