The first three thousand years macculloch, diarmaid on amazon. The definitive account of christianity in our time. It is difficult to imagine a more comprehensive and surprisingly accessible volume than maccullochs. Apr 04, 2010 properly understood and maccullochs book is a landmark contribution to that understanding christianity cannot be seen as a force beyond history, for it was conceived and is practiced. The best books on the history of christianity five books. Breathtaking in ambition, it ranges back to the origins of the hebrew bible and covers the world, following the three main strands of the. His most recent television series 2015 was sex and the church. Episode 1 includes the birth of the church to the beginning of the 3rd century. A history of christianity the first three thousand years dvd 6 part documentary from bbc for those of you that know me, know how much i love history and. The sections on christianitys expansion eastwards and the tragic history of the churches of central asia, still a littleknown and underresearched subject, are among the very best in the book. The thousand years between king david and jesus christ are so important to christianity, macculloch labels them the first millennium of christian history, for these years established the notions of gods chosen one, the temple in jerusalem, yahweh as one supreme god, and the foreordained salvation of the jewish people 56. It was the ethiopians, for instance, who meditated on various coptic apocryphal accounts of pontius pilate and decided that the roman governor who presided over christs. No stone goes unturned as he brings us through 3000 years of christian history, and shows us how and why christianity has changed from the very first christian groups of the time of jesus, to the churches of today.
The spirit doesnt hide in the pages of a book, even when the book is the bible. How did an obscure personality cult come to be the worlds biggest religion, with a third of humanity its followers. With this said, i found it to be a well informed theological and historical exploration of the first 3000 years of christianity. Diarmaid macculloch and the first 3,000 years of christianity discover the groundbreaking work of diarmaid macculloch b. This book, now the most comprehensive and up to date single volume work in english, describes not only the main facts. Oct 24, 2009 yet these flaws are easily diluted in more than 1,000 pages, spanning 3,000 years of global history that include mythological figures, forgotten rows, extravagant characters and splinter sects. The first three thousand years follows the story of christianity around the globe, from ancient palestine to contemporary china. The new york times bestseller and definitive history of christianity for our timefrom the awardwinning author of the reformation and silencea product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill, diarmaid maccullochs christianity goes back to the origins of the hebrew bible and encompasses the globe. Many christians have trouble admitting this and prefer to believe it is unchanged from the beginning. Diarmaid maccullochs christianity is such an audio book. It is a survey of christianity from its earliest lineages. Conversion, the papacy, and monasticism i in s early middle ages 475. The first american edition was titled christianity. In that book, the author has favoured reformation, martin luther, and protestantism.
The first three thousand years goes back to the origins of the hebrew bible and encompasses christianitys spread across the globe. On maccullochs christianity, the first 3000 years dr. His gifford lectures at the university of edinburgh were published in 20 as silence. The opening chapters, being a whirlwind of biblical criticism and greek and latin history move along very briskly. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of early middle ages 475 and what it means. A history of christianity by diarmaid macculloch history.
Three appendixes contain a list of popes, orthodox patriarchs, and a collection of christian texts. Christianity has displayed an amazing ability to mutate as have all the world faiths. The first three thousand years is published by penguin. The first 3,000 years diarmaid macculloch conceives the overall structure of christian history differently from many of its predecessors.
Sep, 2016 episode 1 includes the birth of the church to the beginning of the 3rd century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Understanding jewish history, beliefs, and practices. The topic youve chosen is the history of christianity, which is pretty huge. The new york times bestseller and definitive history of christianity for our timefrom the awardwinning author of the reformation and silence a product of electrifying. The first three thousand years by macculloch, diarmaid isbn. A history of christianity by diarmaid macculloch book. Apr 14, 2010 the author is diarmaid macculloch and here is one excerpt. With ossie davis, ruby dee, laurence fishburne, gloria foster. The book is a remarkably good listen, considering the amount of detail it includes, a tribute to walter dixons steady pace and his clear and pleasing voice. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and. Diarmaid mccullough, an oxford history professor, travels to historical points of interest relevant to christianity discussing the origins and spread of christianity in a span of 6 episodes. An interesting documentary about the first years of one of the most important religions in the world. A history of christianity 2010, which was adapted into a sixpart bbc television series, was awarded the cundill and hesseltiltman prizes.
Christianity will teach modern readers things that have been lost in time about how jesus message spread and how the new testament was. This book is the first edition in dutch of the writings of spinoza. This is a very well researched and well presented series. Assuming no previous knowledge on the part of readers about christian traditions, macculloch traces in breathtaking detail the often contentious arguments within christianity for the past. Oct 19, 2010 a history of christianity 2010, which was adapted into a sixpart bbc television series, was awarded the cundill and hesseltiltman prizes. Breathtaking in ambition, it ranges back to the origins of the hebrew bible and covers the world, following the three main strands of the christian faith. The first three thousand years is a 2009 book by the british ecclesiastical historian diarmaid macculloch. Sometimes bits of detail are missing, but not often.
The first three thousand years by diarmaid macculloch. The first three thousand years 1st edition, kindle edition. The opening chapters, being a whirlwind of biblical criticism and. How did you decide what particular areas of it to focus on. Sep 18, 2009 the sections on christianitys expansion eastwards and the tragic history of the churches of central asia, still a littleknown and underresearched subject, are among the very best in the book. The first 3,000 years diarmaid macculloch conceives the overall structure of christian history differently from many of its. The first 3000 years book club tradition, churches, bible, verse citydata forum. An oxford professor examines the history of the christian faith, starting a millennium before the birth of jesus. Mar 26, 2010 a history of christianity the first three thousand years dvd 6 part documentary from bbc for those of you that know me, know how much i love history and anything that pertains to it. The national book critics circle awardwinning author of the reformation returns with the definitive history of christianity for our time once in a generation a historian will redefine his field, producing a book that demands to be hearda product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Its 2000 years of human history, or, as i put it in a recent book. The first three thousand years by diarmaid macculloch 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Because christianity has been so tightly bound with the west for the last 2000 years, it becomes in places a western world history as well. Diarmaid macculloch and the first 3,000 years of christianity. A product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill, diarmaid maccullochs christianity. Diarmaid maccullochs epic, acclaimed history a history of christianity. Ancient religions before christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples. Mar 18, 2010 the national book critics circle awardwinning author of the reformation returns with the definitive history of christianity for our time once in a generation a historian will redefine his field, producing a book that demands to be hearda product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill. Diarmaid mccullough, an oxford history professor, travels to historical points of interest relevant to christianity discussing the origins and spread. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of early. The author is diarmaid macculloch and here is one excerpt. The subtitle the first three thousand years invites readers to consider christianitys future, and. Assuming no previous knowledge on the part of readers about christian.
The first three thousand years, published in 2010 by penguin books from viking. The author of the reformation returns with the definitiv. Properly understood and maccullochs book is a landmark contribution to that understanding christianity cannot be seen as a force beyond history, for it was conceived. You may have seen the first 8 posts i made about this book. Praise for christianity immensely ambitious and absorbing. When i was in graduate school we used the classic texts by the great yale historians williston walker and kenneth scott latourette.
The new york times bestseller and definitive history of christianity for our timefrom the awardwinning author of the reformation and silencea product of electrifying scholarship conveyed. The great strength of the book is that it covers, in sufficient but not oppressive detail, huge areas of christian history which are dealt with cursorily. It is a survey of christianity from its earliest lineages the first american edition was titled christianity. Remember, all posts should relate to the reading selectionthis is not a thread to argue if the book christianity. Hardback, paperback,kindle edition, audiobook the price has dropped in all formats so it closer to reasonable. Yet these flaws are easily diluted in more than 1,000 pages, spanning 3,000 years of global history that include mythological figures, forgotten rows, extravagant characters and. Adam gopnik, the new yorker a landmark contribution.
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