Studying Christianity: The Critical Issues

Hardback

Main Details

Title Studying Christianity: The Critical Issues
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Professor William H. Brackney
SeriesStudying World Religions
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreChristianity
ISBN/Barcode 9780826498854
ClassificationsDewey:230
Audience
Undergraduate

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date 28 January 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is an essential guide to the study of Christianity. Clearly structured to cover all the major areas of study, including chapters on how Christianity has been studied, foundations and scripture, community and structure, religious values, theology and ethics, rituals and spirituality, aesthetics, and the teleological nature of Christianity, this is the ideal study aid for those approaching Christianity for the first time. With helpful suggestions for further study, pointing students towards material such as primary sources (scriptures), films, and novels and including ideas for teaching, discussion topics, and exercises, Studying Christianity is the perfect companion for the beginning student of Christianity.

Author Biography

William H. Brackney is The Millard R. Cherry Distinguished Professor of Christian Theology and Ethics at Acadia Divinity College, and a member of the Faculty of Theology in Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Reviews

Blank Reviewed in Journal of Contemporary Religion, Vol. 27, No. 1.