Key Moments in Church History: A Concise Introduction to the Catholic Church

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Rowman & Littlefield, 2005 - 195 sivua
Spanning from the birth of Christianity through the Crusades and the Protestant Reformation to John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council, Key Moments in Church History is a brief and accessible guide to the origins and evolution of the Catholic Church. In this insightful and informative look at eleven of the most significant periods in church history, Finley not only helps readers understand the context and characters of the past, but sheds light on the current and future Church. The result is a hopeful and inspirational reading experience that is ideal for personal reflection or group use.
 

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Jesus of Nazareth
1
The Early Church
13
The Church Gives Birth to the New Testament
29
The Constantinian
43
The Council of Chalcedon
57
The Crusades the Inquisition Saint Dominic and Saint Francis of Assisi
71
The Protestant Reformation
83
The Council of Trent
97
Ultramontanism and the First Vatican Council
115
Pius X and the Modernist Crisis
131
John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council
149
The Current State of the Church
167
Notes
175
Index
185
About the Author
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Mitch Finley earned a B.A. in Religious Studies from Santa Clara University and an M.A. in Theology from Marquette University. He is the author of more than 30 books.

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