Reclaiming Our Roots: Martin Luther to Martin Luther King (Reclaiming Our Roots; An Inclusive Introduction to Church History) (Volume 2) [Paperback]

Mark Ellingsen (Author)

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ISBN-10: 156338292X | ISBN-13: 978-1563382925 | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

This is the second in a two-volume inclusive church history that pays special attention to Christianity in the southern hemisphere, Eastern Orthodoxy, the church among minority cultures in North America, and the role of women in church history. Beginning with an introduction that situates the Reformers within a medieval milieu, the present volume moves through five-hundred years of history to the present, concluding with the question of whether today's church is a liberating church or a church in decay. Through both volumes in this set, Mark Ellingsen presents church history not merely as a collection of facts but as an opportunity to enter into conversation with the church's richly diverse heritage. He sees the role of church history as: (1) community builder - teaching the faithful their heritage; (2) safety-patrol - sensitizing church leaders to the errors of the past that must still be confronted in the present; (3) liberating instrument - learning to look at reality from the perspective of the other, no longer chained to one's own suppositions and cultural biases; (4) source of theological creativity - providing access to the stimulating insights of the great theological minds of the past. Here, then, is an extraordinarily balanced text, one that provides readers with sympathetic exposure to a variety of credible, scholarly interpretations of major figures and that encourages readers to make their own judgments based on the evidence and with the help of suggested primary-source readings. Leading questions about the material covered are included at the end of each section. Mark Ellingsen is Associate Professor of Church History at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.

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"Here is a splendid introductory church history text, rich in detail and theological insight. Ellingsen writes clearly, is sensitive to contexts, and widens the horizons from standard texts by including Eastern Christianity, churches in Asia and Africa, women, and other traditionally marginalized groups. This is an excellent achievement! Enhancing the work are probing questions along the way, to show us what continues to be at stake in the church's ongoing life and thought. A fine survey." -- Donald K. McKim, Memphis Theological Seminary

About the Author

Mark Ellingsen is the author of many books, including When Did Jesus Become Republican?, Evangelical Movement: Growth, Impact, Controversy, Dialog, and Reclaiming our Roots and Sin Bravely. He is Professor of Church History at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

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• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Trinity Press Int'l (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156338292X
• ISBN-13: 978-1563382925
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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