Church History 101: A Concise Overview

One may read about the early church or the Renaissance popes without a clear idea of the who-where-when-what-why-and-how of those eras. This easy-to-read volume answers the basic question what did the Church look like in this particular period? for the four traditionally recognized eras of Church history: early, medieval, Reformation, and modern.

Each chapter includes a map and timeline to locate the reader in time and place. The timeline identifies what else was going on. Then they address these topics: 1) The Big Picture: a broad overview of the era; 2) The Church's Hierarchy: a look at the popes, cardinals and bishops with their concerns; 3) The Church in the Pews: what was Christianity like for the average person; and 4) What made this period unique--taking a comparative approach.

All chapters conclude with discussion questions and a list for further reading.

Paperback

Author: Christopher Bellitto
Publisher: Liguori Publications
Published: 03/15/2008
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 7.29h x 5.24w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780764816031

About the Author
Bellitto, Christopher: -

Christopher M. Bellitto, PhD, is associate professor of history at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. He is a frequent public speaker and media commentator on Church history and contemporary Catholicism.