TY  - BOOK
AU  - González,Justo L.
AU  - González,Catherine Gunsalus
TI  - Heretics for armchair theologians
T2  - Armchair series
SN  - 9780664232054
AV  - BT1319 .G66 2008
U1  - ARCH YNDC 273 G643H  
PY  - 2008///
CY  - London
PB  - Westminster John Knox Press,  
KW  - Christian heresies
KW  - History
KW  - Early church, ca. 30-600
KW  - Christian heretics
KW  - Church history
KW  - Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
KW  - fast
N1  - "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?
N2  - 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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