Publisher's Synopsis
""An Outline of Christianity: The Story of Our Civilization V3: The Rise of the Modern Churches"" by Shailer Mathews is a comprehensive exploration of the development of Christianity from the Middle Ages to the modern era. This book is the third volume in the ""Story of Our Civilization"" series and focuses specifically on the emergence of modern churches.The author examines the historical events, social conditions, and theological debates that shaped the evolution of Christianity during this period. He explores the rise of Protestantism, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, and the emergence of new religious movements such as Methodism and Pentecostalism. Mathews also discusses the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the spread of Christianity around the world.Throughout the book, Mathews emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context in which Christianity developed. He argues that the rise of modern churches was not simply a matter of theological innovation, but was also influenced by political, economic, and cultural factors.Overall, ""An Outline of Christianity: The Story of Our Civilization V3: The Rise of the Modern Churches"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on modern society. Mathews' clear and engaging writing style makes this book accessible to a wide audience, from scholars to general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
