A Short History of Christianity
Revised and with AdditionsBy J. M. Robertson
Length15h 5m
About this audiobook
In "A Short History of Christianity," J. M. Robertson presents a meticulously researched narrative that traces the evolution of Christianity from its inception to contemporary times. Employing a critical, analytical style, Robertson examines the socio-political and cultural contexts that influenced the faith's transformation, offering insights into the theological debates and institutional developments that have shaped its trajectory. Through a careful dissection of key events, figures, and doctrines, the book invites readers to consider Christianity not merely as a religion but as a significant cultural force that molded Western civilization. J. M. Robertson, a noted Scottish author and historian with a deep interest in religious studies, drew upon his extensive knowledge of history and theology to craft this work. His background in both classical and contemporary scholarship informs his nuanced approach, allowing him to navigate the complexities of Christian history with clarity and precision. Robertson's critical perspective is particularly noteworthy for its openness to alternative interpretations, reflecting the dynamic nature of religious discourse. For anyone seeking to understand the intricate tapestry of Christianity's history, this book is an invaluable resource. Robertson's eloquent prose, combined with his commitment to scholarly rigor, makes "A Short History of Christianity" an essential read for students, theologians, and general readers alike.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length15 hrs 5 mins
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Publish dateOct 28, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I
49§ 1. Growth of Idolatry and Polytheism
2PRIMITIVE CHRISTIANITY
50§ 2. Doctrines of the Eucharist, Purgatory, and Confession
3Chapter I
51§ 3. Rationalistic Heresies
4§ 1. Documentary Clues
52§ 4. Anti-clerical Heresies
5§ 2. The Earliest Christian Sects
53Chapter III
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6§ 3. Personality of the Nominal Founder
54§ 1. The Clergy, Regular and Secular
7§ 4. Myth of the Twelve Apostles
55§ 2. The Higher Theology and its Effects
8§ 5. Primary Forms of the Cult
56§ 3. Christianity and Feudalism
9§ 6. Rise of Gentile Christism
57§ 4. Influence of the Crusades
10§ 7. Growth of the Christ Myth
58Chapter IV
11Chapter II
59§ 1. Superstition and Intolerance
12§ 1. Social and Mental Conditions in the Roman Empire
60§ 2. The Inquisition
13§ 2. Jewish Orthodoxy
61§ 3. Classic Survivals and Saracen Contacts
14§ 3. Jewish Sects: the Essenes
62§ 4. Religion and Art
15§ 4. Gentile Cults
63Chapter V
16§ 5. Ethics: Popular and Philosophic
64BYZANTINE CHRISTIANITY
17Chapter III
65PART IV
18§ 1. Popular Appeal
66MODERN CHRISTIANITY
19§ 2. Economic Causation
67Chapter I
20§ 3. Organization and Sacred Books
68§ 1. Moral and Intellectual Forces
21§ 4. Concession and Fixation
69§ 2. Political and Economic Forces
22§ 5. Cosmic Philosophy
70§ 3. Social and Political Results
23PART II
71§ 4. Intellectual Results
24CHRISTIANITY FROM THE SECOND CENTURY TO THE RISE OF ISLAM
72Chapter II
25Chapter I
73§ 1. The Physical Sciences
26§ 1. Numbers and Inner Life
74§ 2. Philosophy, Cosmic and Moral
27§ 2. Growth of the Priesthood
75§ 3. Biblical and Historical Criticism
28§ 3. The Gnostic Movement in the Second Century
76Chapter III
29§ 4. Marcionism and Montanism
77§ 1. Catholic Christianity
30§ 5. Rites and Ceremonies
78§ 2. Protestant Christianity
31§ 6. Strifes over Primary Dogma
79§ 3. Greek Christianity
32Chapter II
80Chapter IV
33§ 1. Persecutions
81§ 1. Moral Influence
34§ 2. Establishment and Creed-Making
82§ 2. Intellectual Influence
35§ 3. Reaction under Julian
83§ 3. Conclusion and Prognosis
36§ 4. Re-establishment: Disestablishment of Paganism
84Chapter I—The Beginnings
37Chapter III
85Chapter II—The Environment
38§ 1. The Overthrow of Arianism
86Chapter III—Conditions of Survival
39§ 2. The Cost of Orthodoxy
87Chapter I—Scope and Character of the Unestablished Church
40§ 3. Moral and Intellectual Stagnation
88Chapter II—Relations of Church and State
41§ 4. The Social Failure
89Chapter I—Expansion and Organization
42PART III
90Chapter II—Religious Evolution and Strife
43MEDIEVAL CHRISTIANITY
91Chapter III—The Social Life and Structure
44Chapter I
92Chapter IV—The Intellectual Life
45§ 1. Position in the Seventh Century
93Chapter V—Byzantine Christianity
46§ 2. Methods of Expansion
94Chapter I—The Reformation
47§ 3. Growth of the Papacy
95Chapter II—Progress of Anti-Christian Thought
48Chapter II
96Chapter III—Popular Acceptance
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