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
PublicationDallas : Schlager Group, Incorporated, [2024]
Copyright Date©2024
Description1 online resource (984 pages) : illustrations.
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SeriesMilestone 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 noteDescription based upon print version of record.
General noteIrenaeus of Lyons: Against Heresies
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formPrint version: Stuart, Joseph T. Milestone Documents of Christianity Dallas : Schlager Group, Incorporated,c2024
Genre/formprimary sources.
Genre/formPrimary sources.
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ISBN9781961844117 (electronic book)
ISBN1961844117 (electronic book)

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