Protestantism (World Religions)

Brown, Stephen F.

ISBN 10: 1604131128 ISBN 13: 9781604131123

Verlag: Chelsea House Publishers, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

Protestantism, Third Edition explores the origins, customs, and history of Protestantism, from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to its role in today's world. Current issues, such as the development of new religious denominations, its stance on abortion, the ordination of gays and women, and the relationship between religion and politics, are explored within the framework of the fundamental moral tenets of the faith. This accessible volume also examines the political diversity among people of the Protestant faith.

Coverage includes:

• Introduction to the Protestant world
• The origins of Protestantism
• The history of Protestantism
• Branches of Protestantism and their basic beliefs
• Rites of passage
• The impact of Protestantism
• Protestantism's new challenges.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Stephen F. Brown is chairperson of the theology department at Boston College. He has edited several volumes on medieval philosophy and theology, including Philosophical Writings by William Ockham and On Faith and Reason by St. Thomas Aquinas.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Chelsea House Publishers
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1604131128
• ISBN 13: 9781604131123
• Einband: Bibliothekseinband
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144
• Herausgeber: O'Brien Joanne, Palmer Martin
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar