Christianity

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What are the great religions? When did they come into being, and how are they practiced today? How much influence do they exert on the conduct of individuals and nations? The books in the World Religions series are specifically designed to address such questions in clear, accessible language. Rigorously nonsectarian, they offer an objective survey of the major spiritual traditions, including: • Historical origin • Fundamental beliefs • Organizational structure • Population of believers • Geographical distribution • Cultural contributions • Rituals and ceremonies • Sacred sites • Current activities WmHRISTlANTTY í^hristianity, in its many diverse forms, claims more than a biliion believers worldwide, making it by far the most widespread of the spiritual traditions. Its influence is strongly felt in practically all the Western countries, and it exists as a minority religion in many countries of the East. Recounted here is the historical passage of the Christian faith, from the... Tovább

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What are the great religions? When did they come into being, and how are they practiced today? How much influence do they exert on the conduct of individuals and nations? The books in the World Religions series are specifically designed to address such questions in clear, accessible language. Rigorously nonsectarian, they offer an objective survey of the major spiritual traditions, including: • Historical origin • Fundamental beliefs • Organizational structure • Population of believers • Geographical distribution • Cultural contributions • Rituals and ceremonies • Sacred sites • Current activities WmHRISTlANTTY í^hristianity, in its many diverse forms, claims more than a biliion believers worldwide, making it by far the most widespread of the spiritual traditions. Its influence is strongly felt in practically all the Western countries, and it exists as a minority religion in many countries of the East. Recounted here is the historical passage of the Christian faith, from the originál teachings of Jesus Christ and the interpretations of the evangelist St. Paul to its manifold expressions in today's world. Christianity's central ethical concerns, including the salvation of the soul, fellowship without discrimination and the necessity to do good works, are explored as background to such current issues as abortion, birth control, missionary work and liberation theology. STEPHEN F. BROWN is chairperson of the theology department at Boston College. He has authored several books on medieval philosophy and theology. Vissza