A Dictionary of Christian Denominations - Rilegato

Day, Peter D.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0826457452 ISBN 13: 9780826457455

Casa editrice: Burns & Oates Ltd, 2003

Riassunto

Contrary to Jesus' wish that his followers 'may all be one', Christianity has become, over time, ever more schismatic.

This concise, one-volume dictionary provides information on over a thousand significant denominations and movements, ranging from the mainstream historical churches, for example Roman Catholic and Orthodox, to heretical sects that flourished briefly in the third or fourth centuries to groups that sprang up around charismatic leaders in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Alternatives names are given at the end of entries and are cross-referenced in an Appendix.

Such groups include the delightfully named 'Body-felt Salvation Church' in the Torres Strait Islands, with 300 members, and the 'Old Catholic Orthodox Church,' founded in London by (and apparently for) the Most Reverend James Bartholomew Banks, 'known to his friends as 'Piggy' on account of the happy conjunction of his vast inherited wealth and his surname'.

The author approaches what might in other hands be a dull catalogue with considerable zest and obvious enjoyment, and the result is a mine of good stories and useful information.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Peter Day was born in Australia and educated at Sydney and Queensland universities before moving to England. A member of the Russian Orthodox Church, he has been engaged in education and has taught at a major Roman Catholic diocesan seminary.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Burns & Oates Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0826457452
• ISBN 13: 9780826457455
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 516