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Category: Book
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 496
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0192880713
Dewey Decimal Number: 270
EAN: 9780192880710
ASIN: 0192880713
Publication Date: September 16, 1999
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Product Description
Since its first publication in 1967, this collection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has established itself as a classic work. Now incorporating a wealth of new material, this new edition will be an essential reference source for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church. While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder has added a substantial section of more recent writings. These new entries illustrate the Second Vatican Council; the theologies of liberation; Church and State from 'Thatcher's Britain' to Communist Eastern Europe; Black, feminist, and ecological theology; ecumenism; and inter-faith dialogue. The emphasis on moral debate in the contemporary Churches is reflected in selections dealing with modern issues such as homosexuality, divorce, AIDS, and in-vitro fertilization. With the publication of this new edition, Documents of the Christian Church provides insights into the whole 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate.
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 I will search for the original edition June 21, 2009
An amateur Church historian, by love but not by training, I looked forward to perusing this compendium of church documents. The editor, Chris Maunder, claims to 'provide the global perspective essential in contemporary church history and theology' -- I read in the forward. Uh-oh. The Table of Contents elaborates on this: "Black Theology, the Origins of Liberation Theology, The Ordination of Women, Feminist Theology, Ecotheology" are some of the listings in this new section.
If this is what you are looking for, by all means you will find these new ear-tickling theologies explored. I will look for the original edition, written in the early 1960s.
 Documents of the Christian Church February 20, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The copy I received was several years older than the current (1999) publishing date, but ancient history doesn't change.
 Seller did not send book October 20, 2008
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
Despite a number of e-mails, the seller never bothered to either send the book or provide a refund. He just took the money. Don't buy through him. Had I checked the references before purchase, I would not have bought from him either! At least two of us were taken. Next time, I'll check the references first!
 Some Observations November 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I agree with other reviewers that this is an indispensable volume for anyone studying the history of Christianity. Also, the use of primary sources, which is a hallmark of the classical school movement, allows you to examine the actual words of a document rather than having it filtered through someone else's point of view. I realize not every document could be included, but I was disappointed that Urban II's speech calling for the Crusades was not included as it has relevance to world politics today. Also, some longer works, such as The Rule of St. Benedict, have been ellipted so one must still look elsewhere to get the complete work. Still, this is a fabulous, reasonably priced volume to have at hand.
Books-Documents of the Christian Church January 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just what I was looking for. It's a valuable resource.
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