Entender el Cristianismo: Orígenes, creencias, prácticas, textos sagrados, lugares sagrados

by Rosemary Drage Hale, Maite Rodríguez Fischer (Translator)

This informative guide provides insight into the development, principal figures, and central tenets of the religion that has formed the backbone of Western civilization for two millennia. Shared themes—the trinity, the immaculate conception, and Jesus's teachings of love and forgiveness—are discussed alongside outlines of each denomination's different interpretations. Explanations of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation clarify the differences between the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, as well as the schism between Roman and Orthodox churches. Influential figures of the faith are also martyrs, saints, mystics, theologians, and clergymen.

 


Esta guía informática ofrece perspicacia al desarrollo, las figuras principales y los principios centrales de la religión que ha formado la fundación de la civilización occidental durante dos mil años. Temas compartidos—la trinidad, la inmaculada concepción y las enseñanzas de Jesús sobre el amor y el perdón—son discutidos con descripciones de las interpretaciones distintas de cada denominación. Explicaciones de la Reformación y Contra-Reformación clarifican la diferencia entre la Iglesia Católica y la Protestante y la cisma entre las iglesias Romanas y Ortodoxas. Figuras influyentes de la fe también son  mártires, santos, místicos, teólogos y clérigos. 

Genres: Theology, Religion

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

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[Alice Horncastle · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Understanding Christianity' is an insightful, thorough, and interesting book about the key beliefs and practices of Christianity. I would definitely recommend it.

[Neo_classical · Rating 4 out of 5]

very informative, succinct and nice to read

[Zareen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clear, concise & comprehensive view of the Christian faith & all its manifestations in the 21st Century. The little volume has been thoroughly researched & is clear & informative.