Latourette was the author of over 80 books on christianity, oriental history and customs, and theological subjects. Ecumenical bearings of the missionary movement and the international missionary council. At first sight there may seem to be no single view held by all christians and given the christian name, but rather a. Selected chapters from a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette vol. Five questions emerge as this long history is faced. Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its presence in all six continents. This material was prepared for religiononline by ted and winnie brock. The expansion of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. It is written with the same easy fluency, it reads smoothly, holding the readers. Comprehensive and readable, latourette s expansive study shows you how, from its birth to 1500 a.
Written more than 1500 years after augustine, it perhaps gains in profundity what it lacks of the saints assurance. So, too, with our attempt to draw generalizations from the history of the expansion of christianity. History of christianity reading room tyndale university. For american readers, his style may be difficult to get used to, due to the combination of british. Today, in the history of christianity, we are looking at the great cappadocians kappuhdoshnz part 3. History of christianity, volume ii edition 1 by kenneth. Reformation to the present kenneth scott latourette on. Each paragraph of this classic brick of a book has shelves devoted to it. The eastern shores of the mediterranean, where once had been the chief scenes of christian thought and activity, were ruled by moslems. Traces the course of christianity from ad 1500 to the present day, charting its geographical, doctrinal, and denominational developments and impact against the background of world history. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette alibris. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Kenneth scott latourette primary author only author division.
History of christianity, volume i edition 1 by kenneth. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Born and raised in a devout baptist family in oregon, he studied at yale 19049, traveled for the student volunteer movement, then taught in china until invalided home in 1912. Preface here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity.
In a history of the ecumenical movement 15171948, edited. History of christianity volume 1 kenneth scott latourette. Read the fulltext online edition of toward a world christian fellowship 1938. Winterthis monumental and classic work has been updated by a team of respected scholars. The tenth century saw christianity at a lower nadir than at any time to the present. Free online bible library kenneth scott latourette.
Kenneth scott latourette and the christian understanding of history the third and final selection in this chapter is an attempt by a contemporary historian to present a christian interpretation of history. For screen snapshots and notetaking while reading the texts below, try using zotero a free, easytouse mozilla firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources, or the snipping tool in the microsoft office accessories program folderanf. He is now mainly remembered as a historian of missions. That is because we cannot tell precisely when a creature which can safely be described as human first appeared. The geographical scope of the work is global, and it gives attention to the history of christian theology as well as other aspects. This page is designed to help make history of christianity resources available to those without easy access to a theological library. A history of the growth and development of christianity, from the ministry of christ to the mid20th century, from a conservative protestant perspective.
Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its. Latourette, kenneth scottchristianity through the ages. Resources for tyndales history of christianity i kinkos reader selections k by donald goertz and ronald kydd tip. Brings together the essential findings of recent research in a fresh and readable. A history of the expansion of christianity 7 volume set. Hannah the books of kenneth scott latourette, the famous sterling professor of history at yale university, are widely used in the study of church history and missions in a variety of christian institutions. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette snippet view 1953. Beginnings to 1500 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A history of christianity by latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968. Iv by kenneth scott latourette and a great selection of related. This momumental and classic work has been updated by a team of respected. Kenneth scott latourette and the christian understanding of history the third and final selection in this chapter is an attempt by a contemporary historian to present a christian. See all books authored by kenneth scott latourette, including a history of christianity, volume 1. Latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968 the online books page.
For american readers, his style may be difficult to get used to, due to the combination of british spellings and sentence structures which do not fit well with modern grammar, so consider yourself warned. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette quotes from christians were regarded as separated from society and therefore destructive of the grecoroman way of life. Kurt selles for too long we have lacked an updated firstrate history of christianity.
History expansion christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968 books from the extended shelves. Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its presence in all six. Beginnings to 1500 by kenneth scott latourette abebooks. Each paragraph of this classic brickofabook has shelves devoted to it.
Iv by kenneth scott latourette and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Add to bookbag sell this book add to wish list set. A history of christianity coptic orthodox teaching. After recovering he began his lifes work of teaching and writing church history, especially the history of missions, and far eastern history. Kenneth scott latourette christians were regarded as. Beginnings to 1500, history of christianity, volume 1. Brings together the essential findings of recent research in a fresh and readable way. Kenneth scott latouretter was a sterling professor of missions and oriental history and fellow of berkeley college in yale university divinity school. Compared with the course of mankind on the earth, it began only a few moments ago. The nineteenth century was the greatest one thus far in the history of christianity in terms of its extent and its effect upon mankind. The headquarters of greek orthodox christianity, constantinople, was in the hands of moslem rulers and saint sophia, the main cathedral of that wing of the faith, had been converted into a mosque.
A new history of christianity in china blackwell guides to global christianity daniel h. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette pdf. Christianity centers upon events in time and also transcends. Kenneth scott latourette was not a historian of baptists but rather a baptist who was a historian of christianity. Topics include the prechristian course of history, jesus and the gospel, the spread of christianity in europe, and much more. Europe and the united states of america history of the expansion of christianity, vol. Volume ii of the proposed six volume history of the expansion of christianity certainly measures up to volume i. Comprehensive and readable, latourettes expansive study shows you how, from its birth to 1500 a.
Yet it holds that the human drama is not completed in time, and that one must go beyond the events with which the historian deals and even beyond what is still to occur in time in order completely to see gods dealings with man. Many of the links below connect you to scanned, published. Kenneth scott latourette aha american historical association. Latourette, kenneth scott 18841968 history of missiology. Kenneth scott latourette is currently considered a single author. The great century of mission expansion tenth presbyterian. Compared with the course of mankind on the earth, it began. The history of christianity, by kenneth scott latourette. Search by multiple isbn, single isbn, title, author, etc. Expanded to cover the tumultuous significant years 19501975with a new foreword and supplemental bibliographies by ralph d. This was my husbands textbook on church history in seminary. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Just over seventy years ago, in december of 1946, samuel zwemer addressed the first student missions conference that eventually became urbana. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of china, japan, and world christianity. Toward a world christian fellowship by kenneth scott. Christianity centers upon historical events and views god as acting in history. History of the reformation in europe in the time of calvin vol. A new history of christianity in china blackwell guides. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of.
Born and raised in a devout baptist family in oregon, he studied at yale 19049, traveled for the student volunteer movement, then. Latourette, kenneth scott 1884 1968 this article is provided with permission from international bulletin of missionary research. The decline of christianity from approximately 500 a. Kenneth scott latourette was the first, and until recent years, almost the only major historian to write the history of christianity in a way that dealt seriously with its presence in all. Latourette has provided a great resource to the student of church history in this book.
The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette, a history of christianity, 2 volumes. Philosophy and religion baptist associations church historians. George marsden, understanding fundamentalism and evangelicalism. Indeed, in spite of its nearly nineteen and a half centuries, in 1944 it seemed to be only in its early stages. Reformation to the present new edition by kenneth scott latourette isbn. Kenneth scott latourette and the christian understanding. Here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity. History all things related to christianity and the bible. Hogg, william richey 1978, the legacy of kenneth scott latourette pdf, international bulletin of. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Click to read more about a history of christianity, volume 1. Buy a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette online at alibris. Although he did not learn the chinese language, he became known for his magisterial scholarly surveys of the history of world christianity, the.
His formative experiences as christian missionary and educator in early 20th century china shaped his lifes work. Of necessity and by its very nature history deals with time. Kenneth scott latourette books list of books by author. The headquarters of greek orthodox christianity, constantinople, was in the hands of moslem rulers and saint sophia, the main cathedral of that wing of the faith, had been converted into a.
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