Heretics For Armchair Theologians (Armchair Theologians Series)
Justo L. González, Catherine Gunsalus GonzálezPaperback 2008-10-31
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.
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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 Theologiansis 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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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.
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Publisher Description
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 Theologiansis 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.