This new text combines primary source readings with extended introductions that provide historical context for understanding key thinkers and moments in the history of Christianity. Rather than offering pre-digested; abridged "sound bites" of primary materials; the book includes important documents in their entirety; for example; all of the Gospel of Mark; all of Martin Luther’s "Preface to the Letter to the Romans;" and all of Martin Luther King’s sermon "Loving Your Enemies." At the same time; detailed descriptions set the stage for understanding these texts within theological; historical; and other frameworks. The primary texts themselves convey a diversity of views on various issues in the history of Christianity; while introductory questions direct students to consider opposing opinions and counter-arguments and encourage them to reflect on what previous writers had to say on similar subjects.
#932872 in Books McGraw Hill Higher Education 2001-07-23Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .70 x 6.40l; 1.33 #File Name: 0072418214464 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awesome!By CustomerI loved this book! Have quoted from it for assignments in my Masters program.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Mary L Eickholtrequired text1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. excellent and informative readBy Moises Ponce-ZepedaThis book was assigned reading for a lower division history course. Woloch provides the reader with an interesting breakdown of primary sources that are highly influential to a developing interest in history. In focusing on the plight of women especially women of color; Woloch is able to provide the reader with an insightful reflection upon the early American experience. Woloch achieves this by juxtaposing her subjects documented experiences with the world around them as well as renowned historiography upon the subject. Woloch provides a balance between the raw energy of a primary source in contrast with more academic sources in a way that does not overwhelm the student but certainly provides the reader with a variety of sources to use as the starting point for research. This book very carefully dissects the experience of women in a way that allows a reader to interpolate the experience of other women in a similar situation. Woloch's ability to use primary sources effectively makes for a very quick and interesting read
