Word Made Flesh, The
Margaret R. Miles
This outstanding textbook offers an original history of Christian thought, asking what it has meant over the centuries to participate in the religion of the Word made flesh.Key features of the volume include: Traces Christian ideas, conversations, experiences and practices from the first century through to the dawn of modernity at the end of the eighteenth centuryPresents an inclusive history, considering the critical roles of women and religious 'others' - dissenting Christians, Jews and Muslims - in shaping Christian thoughtDemonstrates the importance of liturgical and devotional exercises to developing Christian practiceTreats words, images, music and architecture all as primary evidence in reconstructing past experiences of Christianity.An accompanying CD Rom contains hundreds of visuals to support the theories and examples discussed throughout the volume. This superb resource will be essential for all those wanting an inclusive, accessible, and stimulating introduction to the history of Christianity.

- Traces Christian ideas, conversations, experiences and practices from the first century through to the dawn of modernity at the end of the eighteenth century.
- Presents an inclusive history, considering the critical roles of women and religious ‘others’– dissenting Christians, Jews and Muslims – in shaping Christian thought.
- Sets Christian ideas in the context of conversations, controversies and concrete circumstances.
- Demonstrates the importance of liturgical and devotional exercises to the practice of Christianity.
- Treats words, images, music and architecture all as primary evidence of Christian traditions.
- Is accompanied by a CD Rom containing hundreds of visuals to support the theories and examples discussed throughout the volume.

ISBN: 9781405108454
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS - published 15/04/2004
Format: Hardback  

£60.00