the Church and culture through the ages Clouse, Robert G. 1931- creator Pierard, Richard V. 1934- jnt auth. Yamauchi, Edwin M. jnt auth. text xxu Chicago, IL Moody 1993 monographic eng

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670 p. ; hbk ; 24 cm. The early and medieval church (A.D. 1-1450). The founding of the church -- The church in the Roman state -- Doctrinal development in the church -- The church after Constantine -- European expansion of the church -- The church under papal monarchy -- The medieval church in the West -- The medieval church in the East. The reformed and revived church (1300-1789). The medieval church declines -- The Reformation impacts the church -- Religious conflicts plague Europe -- The church expands beyond Europe -- Orthodoxy and absolutism shape the church -- Puritanism and pietism arouse the church -- Science and Enlightenment challenge the church -- The church shows renewed vigor. The advancing and global church (1789-present). The church in a revolutionary age -- The church in an age of ideology -- the church in an industrial age -- The worldwide expansion of the church -- The church in the twilight of the West -- The church in a war-torn world -- The church as a global institution. Epilogue : ongoing challenges to the church's advance. by Robert G. Clouse, Richard V. Pierard, and Edwin M. Yamauchi. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Church history Christianity and culture 261.09/CLO 0802485901 121127 20121127165933.0 148572757275