Wendy Elgersma Helleman, Musa A. B. Gaiya

Early Christianity (eBook, ePUB)

A Textbook for African Students

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Designed as an undergraduate textbook, and shaped by needs of both Muslim and Christian students across Africa, this resource provides a thorough introduction to the history, theology and teaching of early Christianity. Professors Helleman and Gaiya follow Christianity from its inception in Jerusalem through to the decline of the Roman Empire in the Mediterranean and the development of Orthodox churches in the East and in Africa before the arrival of Islam. The book provides an overview of critical historical events, controversies, teaching, and important individuals and movements providing foundational understanding of early developments in Christianity and the general history of antiquity. Students and lecturers will also appreciate the attention given to the role of North African leaders in early Christianity and the impact of major issues on the North African church, such as Gnosticism, Donatism and Arianism. Additional Features: . Introduction to online tools & resources .Survey of the study of early Christianity . Introduction to key historians . Evaluation of recent literature & early Christianity

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Langham Creative Projects
• Seitenzahl: 534
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781783685691
• Artikelnr.: 59040296

Autorenporträt

WENDY ELGERSMA HELLEMAN has a long and distinguished international teaching career spanning five decades. She has taught at various institutions around the world including the University of The Gambia, the University of Jos, Nigeria, Moscow State University, Russia, the University of Toronto, Canada, and a number of seminaries in the Philippines. Her PhD is in Ancient Philosophy from the Free University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and she has authored a number of major publications over her career.