Birth of a Worldview: Early Christianity in its Jewish and Pagan Context by Robe

Description: Birth of a Worldview by Robert Doran An intellectual history of the making of the worldview that came to define western Christian culture for two millennia. The author narrates the story of how early thinkers wrestled with philosophical and cultural questions in order to form a view that would make sense of their world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Birth of a Worldview is a groundbreaking intellectual history of the making of the worldview that came to define western Christian culture for two millennia. Using a broad range of primary sources, Robert Doran narrates the story of how early thinkers wrestled with philosophical and cultural questions in order to form a view that would make sense of their place in the world. This engaging book will be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers interested in religious studies, ancient history, and intellectual thought. Author Biography Robert Doran is professor of religion at Amherst College. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Christians and the Roman World: A Sense of Belonging Chapter 3 Cosmos: The Quest for Order Chapter 4 Jews in the Roman Empire Chapter 5 The First Steps: Articulating Alienation Chapter 6 The Source of Power Chapter 7 The Human Condition Chapter 8 "Neither Male nor Female" Review Through succinct discussion and frequent, extensive citations of primary sources, Doran brings alive the diverse ways Christian intellectuals from the first to the fifth centuries expressed their understanding of the cosmos and their place in it. * CHOICE *Doran offers us a balanced and insightful tour through the emergence of a distinctively Christian world-view. Seven succinct and readable chapters cover Christianity before Constantine, Christian cosmology, relations with the Jews, the emergence of the canon, the emergence of orthodox theology, the human condition, and the role of women. The text is amply supported with selections from primary literature. This makes the book a good choice for courses introducing early Christianity. . . . A fine synthesis of key themes operative in the emergence of Christianity. -- John J. Keefe * Theological Studies *Fascinating. . . An original contribution to the study of the early Church, and an essential companion and guide to existing textbooks and collections of documents on the period. -- Revered W.H.C. Frend * Church Times * Long Description Birth of a Worldview is a groundbreaking intellectual history of the making of the worldview that came to define western Christian culture for two millennia. Using a broad range of primary sources, Robert Doran narrates the story of how early thinkers wrestled with philosophical and cultural questions in order to form a view that would make sense of their place in the world. This engaging book will be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers interested in religious studies, ancient history, and intellectual thought. Review Quote Through succinct discussion and frequent, extensive citations of primary sources, Doran brings alive the diverse ways Christian intellectuals from the first to the fifth centuries expressed their understanding of the cosmos and their place in it. Details ISBN0847693716 Author Robert Doran Language English ISBN-10 0847693716 ISBN-13 9780847693719 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 270.1 Year 1999 Edition 2nd Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780813387468 Illustrations map Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Pages 200 Short Title BIRTH OF A WORLDVIEW 2/E Subtitle Early Christianity in its Jewish and Pagan Context DOI 10.1604/9780847693719 AU Release Date 1999-05-13 NZ Release Date 1999-05-13 US Release Date 1999-05-13 UK Release Date 1999-05-13 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 1999-05-13 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9562534;

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