Середньовічна церква. Коротка історія

by Joseph H. Lynch, Віктор Шовкун (Translator), Галина Шумська (Narrator)

У книжці подається стислий виклад історії християнства від античних часів і до пізнього середньовіччя. Автор цієї строго систематизованої, насиченої інформативним матеріалом праці зосереджує увагу на західній церкві, віддаючи «перевагу ідеям та тенденціям над особистостями». Книжка розрахована на початківців, які лише знайомляться з історією середньовічної церкви, але буде корисною і для тих, хто бажає глибше вивчити це питання.

Genres: History, Religion, Nonfiction, Church, Church History, Christianity, Medieval History

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First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Zombaby Cera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, sometimes I read my boyfriend's college text books. This was informative and detailed just enough to keep it from being too tedious.

[Ryan Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful broad survey that explains some important concepts about medieval Christianity that don't always come out in more detailed treatments. I particularly appreciate the chapter on the New Testament revival of the High Middle Ages.

[Abby Omlor · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 out of 5 Stars

This was pretty dull, but I did read it. Wouldn't recommend unless you're really interested in the medieval church or have to for class.

[JD Waggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is so much going on in this little book, and no wonder--Lynch is trying to pack a thousand years of information into a 345 page overview. His references are great, if a bit dated, and the background that he gives the reader is very accessible and solid. The narrative voice is funny, a bit snarky, and very easy to read. It doesn't get five stars because sometimes his opinions get the better of him, and cynicism about the church is just uncomfortable in a book about the Church. Also, because he is going over so much information, sometime Lynch is almost telling a secular overview of things and abandoning the focus of the Church in the interest of background--helpful, but not necessarily within his purview. And the amount of information can kind of make your head explode if you try to read a lot of it in one sitting.
Overall, a great introduction and go-to starter, but take his advice and go deeper if you are interested in the topics.

[Brandon Pearce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very concise and readable. Lynch has packed an enormous amount of information into minimal space with this book. It is a great starter book for anyone interested in Church History or Medieval History. I wish it had some information on the development of the Liturgy, which is why I gave it four stars instead of five.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

not bad. but he was a pretty mediocre prof.

[Phil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Professor wrote the book

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for people who are just starting to read about this subject. Lynch managed to write a handy overview about the Medieval Church.

[wyclif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad for a one-volume overview. It's not easy to pack the history of the medieval Church into one medium-sized volume. The limitations of such a book are obvious.

[Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book by a great professor.