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Heretics for armchair theologians / Justo L. and Catherine Gunsalus González ; illustrations by Ron Hill.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Armchair seriesPublication details: London : Westminster John Knox Press, c 2008Edition: First editionDescription: viii, 166 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9780664232054
  • 0664232051
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • ARCH YNDC 273 G643H
LOC classification:
  • BT1319 .G66 2008
Contents:
Why heretics? -- The Ebionites -- Gnosticism -- Marcion -- The Montanists -- The Trinity -- The Donatists -- Pelagius -- Christology -- What now?
Summary: In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzalez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing what the church wished to safeguard and uphold, these "heretics," including Marcion, Arius, Nestorius, and Pelagius, are engagingly presented in their contexts through a clear and accessible text that is highlighted by the humorous illustrations of Ron Hill. Heretics for Armchair Theologians is an enjoyable way to learn about the church's early life and beliefs. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious.
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"Scriptures quotations from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible."--T, p, verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-162) and index.

Why heretics? -- The Ebionites -- Gnosticism -- Marcion -- The Montanists -- The Trinity -- The Donatists -- Pelagius -- Christology -- What now?

In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzalez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing what the church wished to safeguard and uphold, these "heretics," including Marcion, Arius, Nestorius, and Pelagius, are engagingly presented in their contexts through a clear and accessible text that is highlighted by the humorous illustrations of Ron Hill. Heretics for Armchair Theologians is an enjoyable way to learn about the church's early life and beliefs. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious.

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