History of christianity reading room tyndale university. Latourette was the author of over 80 books on christianity, oriental history and customs, and theological subjects. A history of christian missions in china by kenneth latourette, 9781593337865, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Christianity is the largest world religion at the moment. For many years a writn many books including the history of the a history of christianity so that his reputation firmly. The first part of the of until the present with effects upon the development of christianity. Click to read more about a history of christianity, volume 1.
The updated bibliography and detailed index with 6,000. Kenneth scott latourette, author of a history of christianity, volume 1. For those without the stomach or time to digest the 12 volumes, he also penned a twovolume history a history of christianity, 1953, and he also wrote a onevolume work, christianity though the ages 1965. The early church to the dawn of the reformation paperback. In jesus of nazareth, so the christian holds, god once for all disclosed himself and acted decisively. Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of. 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. This book is a classic and very long over 1400 pages and is shorter than many others.
A history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth scott. Second, chinese religious history is dominated by traditional religions. Latourette, kenneth scottchristianity through the ages. Topics include the pre christian course of history, jesus and the gospel, the spread of christianity in europe, and much more. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette pdf. The christianization of scandinavia, as well as other nordic countries and the baltic countries, took place between the 8th and the 12th centuries. The first five centuries a history of the expansion of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. All works in format pdf christian classics ethereal. 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 in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. History of christianity volume 1 kenneth scott latourette. First we must describe the course of the expansion of christianity in the years from 1914 to 1944, the date when, from the necessities of the author and the publisher, this work is being brought to its conclusion. We now come to what, for the time being, must be the final volume our story.
If you do not have a copy of this free software, you can download it by clicking on the adobe logo below. He cannot conclusively demonstrate the validity of the christian understanding of history. Starting with the religious background of china, latourette probes why christianity appealed to the chinese and then launches into a detailed history of its development. The updated bibliography and detailed index with 6,000 entries make this an essential resource for students and laypeople alike. Although he did not learn the chinese language, he became known for his magisterial scholarly surveys of the history of world christianity, the.
Kenneth scott latourette august 6, 1884december 26, 1968 was professor of missions and oriental history at yale university. Latourette joined yales mission in china, which intended to combine christian teaching with excellence in higher education. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Kenneth scott latourette primary author only author division. Because jesus christ was a jew, and so were his twelve disciples. Philosophy and religion baptist associations church historians. Selected chapters from a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette vol. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Church history writing requires ecclesiological choice.
The religion is based principally around the life, death and resurrection of. The single work for which kenneth scott latourette is most remembered is the twovolume history of christianity, which remains in print almost forty years after the authors death. In 1840 there were 6 latourette families living in new jersey. Coptic christianity is not attested to historically until the 4th century in egypt christianity was late in winning many adherents among the nongreek speaking elements of the population, the country. Click to read more about a history of christianity, volume 2. Latourette, a history of expansion of christianity. The roman catholic, protestant, and eastern churches. Latourette has done a marvelous job of writing christian history. History of christianity, volume ii edition 1 by kenneth. 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. Yet he can establish a strong probability for the dependability of its insights. Buy a history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette online at alibris.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kenneth scott latourette latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968 books from the extended shelves. Reformation to the present new edition by kenneth scott latourette isbn. Kenneth scott latourette is currently considered a single author. 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. The christian basis of world democracy new york, association press, 1919 page images at hathitrust latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968.
Encyclopedia, dictionaries, handbooks of church history. Reformation to the present by kenneth scott latourette. Presents global view and a history of the expansion of christianity. Comprehensive and readable, latourette s expansive study shows you how, from its birth to 1500 a. Seminar prerequisites are the completion with a grade of b or better of at least two college courses in the history of christianity, and the approval of the director of the baptist college partnership program for admission to the seminar. The latourette family name was found in the usa, and canada between 1840 and 1920. Latourette, kenneth scott, 18841968 the online books page. Historian kenneth scott latourette argues that the outlook for protestantism at. Of all published articles, the following were the most read within the past 12 months. A history of the christian church vol 2 the ntslibrary. A history of christianity kenneth scott latourette snippet view 1953. This is the first of a projected five volume the 19th and 20th centuries. The german reformation philip schaff history of the christian church, volume viii.
This was my husbands textbook on church history in seminary. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Kenneth scott latourette and the christian understanding. He is not writing church history, but christian history. 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. This momumental and classic work has been updated by a team of respected. Brings together the essential findings of recent research in a fresh and readable way. It generally follows chronological order and identifies the most significant events in church history, but the emphasis is on tracing doctrinal developments. In order to open and read these pdf books you will need to have adobe reader on your computer. 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 august 6, 1884 december 26, 1968 was an american historian of china, japan, and world christianity. The geographical scope of the work is global, and it gives attention to the history of christian theology as well as other aspects. Kenneth scott latourette was not a historian of baptists but rather a baptist who was a historian of christianity. Latourette has provided a great resource to the student of church history in this book.
The most latourette families were found in the usa in 1880. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Scott latourette, church historian and professor at yale. Ii kenneth scott latourette traces the course of christianity from ad 1500 to the present day, charting its geographical, doctrinal, and. From the publisher with this issue christian history makes the transition from an occasional publication to a regularly scheduled quarterly. May 05, 2009 the massive a history of christian missions in china remains a substantial piece of work despite the years since it was written. However, most of the contents reflect the state of historical scholarship and knowledge as of the time of the first edition 1953. A brief introduction to christianity commisceo global. Hogg, william richey 1978, the legacy of kenneth scott latourette pdf, international bulletin of. This book surveys the history of christian doctrine from approximately a. This book is a classic and very long over 1400 pages and is shorter than many others of his. It has over 2 billion followers, who classify themselves under 34,000 different denominations.
This was about 46% of all the recorded latourette s in the usa. Christian growth is somewhat surprising given that china is inhospitable to. His outstanding reputation and rigorous methodology. This momumental and classic work has been updated by a team of respected scholars. His formative experiences as christian missionary and educator in early 20th century china shaped his lifes work. Free online bible library kenneth scott latourette. Kenneth scott latourette president of the association, 1948 presidential address delivered at the annual meeting of the american historical association in washington on december 29, 1948. Buy a cheap copy of a history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth scott latourette. This step is taken as a result of the enthusiastic reader response received to the first issues. That is the most which can be expected of human reason in any of the realms of knowledge. Search by multiple isbn, single isbn, title, author, etc.
A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette alibris. We sincerely thank you who encouraged us to expand our efforts. Characteristic of christianity in the 19th century were evangelical revivals in some. Although he did not learn the chinese language, he became known for his magisterial scholarly surveys of the history of world christianity. The amazing growth of the early church article pdf available in hts teologiese studies theological studies 681 january 2012 with 6,178 reads how we measure reads. A history of the growth and development of christianity, from the ministry of christ to the mid20th century, from a conservative protestant perspective. Latourette has provided a great resource to the student of church history in this. A history of the expansion of christianity, volume iv 4 onlythe great century in europe and the united states of america, ad1800ad1914 by latourette, kenneth scott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Add to bookbag sell this book add to wish list set price alert. Latourette was arguably our most prolific and exhaustive historian of christianity.
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Preface here is an attempt to tell in brief compass the history of christianity. This page is designed to help make history of christianity resources available to those without easy access to a theological library. Beginnings to 1500, history of christianity, volume 1 9780060649524 by kenneth scott latourette. Written more than 1500 years after augustine, it perhaps gains in profundity what it. The history of early relations between the united states and china, 17841844, by kenneth scott latourette. To further this purpose, it discusses some events thematically rather than in strict.
In the planning of his deals with the major faiths in. A history of christianity, volume 1 book by kenneth. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette. A history of christianity coptic orthodox teaching. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A history of the christian church vol 2 online christian library. This material was prepared for religiononline by ted and winnie brock. A history of christianity by kenneth scott latourette goodreads.
A history of the expansion of christianity internet archive. Kenneth scott latourette was professor of missions and oriental history at yale. Arguably one of the greatest historians of the 20th century, kenneth scott latourette 18841968 provided a foundational model of christian historiography for subsequent generations to build upon. History new orleans only sunday charismatic catholic mass.