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Insight into Christianity's early diverse cultural contexts.
If you're curious about how Christianity took shape among various cultures and historical settings, "Backgrounds of Early Christianity" can be a revealing journey. It offers a detailed panorama of the political, social, and religious landscapes that influenced the development of the early church. Think of it as a time machine that takes you back to understand the roots and disparate elements that contributed to the spread of this major world religion—an enriching expedition for both spiritual and historical enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9780802802927
Authors:
Everett Ferguson
Publisher: W.B. Eerdmans
Date of Publication: 1987-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 560 readers)
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Insight into Christianity's early diverse cultural contexts.
If you're curious about how Christianity took shape among various cultures and historical settings, "Backgrounds of Early Christianity" can be a revealing journey. It offers a detailed panorama of the political, social, and religious landscapes that influenced the development of the early church. Think of it as a time machine that takes you back to understand the roots and disparate elements that contributed to the spread of this major world religion—an enriching expedition for both spiritual and historical enthusiasts.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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