The Christian World: A Social And Cultural History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the earliest communities of faith in the ancient Near East to the complex, fractured Christianity of the modern era, The Christian World: A Social and Cultural History presents a sweeping panorama of two thousand years of religious civilization. Edited by the distinguished medieval historian Geoffrey Barraclough, this ambitious volume brings together leading scholars to chronicle how Christianity shaped—and was shaped by—the societies, politics, art, and cultures it touched across every continent. The scope is vast, the scholarship rigorous, and the narrative consistently compelling. Beyond its role as a straightforward religious history, this landmark work illuminates the profound interplay between faith and power, doctrine and daily life, sacred art and political authority. Barraclough's editorial hand ensures a cohesion that is rare in collaborative volumes of this kind, guiding the reader through schisms, reformations, crusades, and revivals with clarity and analytical depth. Richly illustrated and authoritatively written, it stands as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand how a single religious tradition came to define the moral and cultural landscape of the Western world—and why its legacy remains fiercely contested to this day.
Author: Geoffrey Barraclough
Format: Hardback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the earliest communities of faith in the ancient Near East to the complex, fractured Christianity of the modern era, The Christian World: A Social and Cultural History presents a sweeping panorama of two thousand years of religious civilization. Edited by the distinguished medieval historian Geoffrey Barraclough, this ambitious volume brings together leading scholars to chronicle how Christianity shaped—and was shaped by—the societies, politics, art, and cultures it touched across every continent. The scope is vast, the scholarship rigorous, and the narrative consistently compelling. Beyond its role as a straightforward religious history, this landmark work illuminates the profound interplay between faith and power, doctrine and daily life, sacred art and political authority. Barraclough's editorial hand ensures a cohesion that is rare in collaborative volumes of this kind, guiding the reader through schisms, reformations, crusades, and revivals with clarity and analytical depth. Richly illustrated and authoritatively written, it stands as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand how a single religious tradition came to define the moral and cultural landscape of the Western world—and why its legacy remains fiercely contested to this day.