Milestone documents of Christianity : exploring the essential primary sources / Joseph T. Stuart, editor in chief.
| Other author | Stuart, Joseph T., editor. editor of compilation. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Dallas : Schlager Group, Incorporated, [2024] |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 1 online resource (984 pages) : illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | Click here to view book |
| Subjects |
| Series | Milestone Documents Series Milestone documents. ^A1016902 |
| Contents | Cover -- Front Matter -- Half-title -- Title page -- Copyright information -- Table of contents -- Reader's Guide -- List of contributors -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- World Christianity -- Christian Culture -- Conclusion -- VOLUME 1: c. 742 BCE- 793 CE -- Isaiah 2 and 11 -- Overview -- Context -- About the Author -- Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Audience -- Impact -- Isaiah 2 and 11 -- Document Text -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 11 -- Gospel of Matthew -- Overview -- Context -- About the Author -- Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Audience -- Impact |
| Contents | Gospel of Matthew -- Document Text -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 24 -- Didache -- Overview -- Context -- About the Author -- Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Structure of the Didache -- The Two Ways -- Ritual Instructions -- Church Order -- Audience -- Impact -- Didache -- Document Text -- The Didache: The Lord's Teaching Through the Twelve Apostles to the Nations. -- Chapter 1. The Two Ways and the First Commandment. -- Chapter 2. The Second Commandment: Grave Sin Forbidden. -- Chapter 3. Other Sins Forbidden. -- Chapter 4. Various Precepts. -- Chapter 5. The Way of Death. |
| Contents | Chapter 6. Against False Teachers, and Food Offered to Idols. -- Chapter 7. Concerning Baptism. -- Chapter 8. Fasting and Prayer (the Lord's Prayer). -- Chapter 9. The Eucharist. -- Chapter 10. Prayer after Communion. -- Chapter 11. Concerning Teachers, Apostles, and Prophets. -- Chapter 12. Reception of Christians. -- Chapter 13. Support of Prophets. -- Chapter 14. Christian Assembly on the Lord's Day. -- Chapter 15. Bishops and Deacons -- Christian Reproof. -- Chapter 16. Watchfulness -- the Coming of the Lord. -- Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 16 -- Overview -- Context -- About the Author |
| Contents | Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Audience -- Impact -- Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 16 -- Document Text -- Acts 16 (NIV) -- Timothy Joins Paul and Silas -- Paul's Vision of the Man of Macedonia -- Lydia's Conversion in Philippi -- Paul and Silas in Prison -- Glossary -- Gospel of John -- Overview -- Context -- About the Author -- Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Audience -- Impact -- Gospel of John -- Document Text -- Chapter 1 -- Pliny the Younger and Emperor Trajan: Letters on Treatment of the Christians -- Overview -- Context -- About the Authors |
| Contents | Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Audience -- Impact -- Pliny the Younger and Emperor Trajan: Letters on Treatment of the Christians -- Document Text -- Pliny to Emperor Trajan -- Emperor Trajan to Pliny -- Letter of the Smyrnaeans on the Martyrdom of Polycarp -- Overview -- Context -- About the Author -- Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Audience -- Impact -- Letter of the Smyrnaeans on the Martyrdom of Polycarp -- Document Text -- Irenaeus of Lyons: Against Heresies -- Overview -- Context -- About the Author -- Explanation and Analysis of the Document -- Audience -- Impact |
| Abstract | From iconic Biblical texts to influential essays and papal opinions, this collection explores primary sources about the world's largest religion. It pairs the text of each document (in English or English translation) with in-depth scholarly commentary and analysis, guiding readers to a better understanding of the document's historical context. Entries are arranged chronologically by year, and divided into 3 main sections: Fact Box, Commentary and Analysis, and Document Text. |
| General note | Description based upon print version of record. |
| General note | Irenaeus of Lyons: Against Heresies |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Stuart, Joseph T. Milestone Documents of Christianity Dallas : Schlager Group, Incorporated,c2024 |
| Genre/form | primary sources. |
| Genre/form | Primary sources. |
| Genre/form | Sources. |
| ISBN | 9781961844117 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 1961844117 (electronic book) |
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