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Christianity for Dummies (Paperback)

by Richard J. Wagner (Author)
Key Phrases: free worship churches, rite stuff, kinsmen redeemer, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Holy Spirit (more...)

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Product Description
Get to know the beliefs and practices inspired by Jesus Christ

Discover what it means to be a Christian and follow the gospel

Curious about Christianity? This friendly guide helps you understand the basic teachings of the Christian faith, exploring the common ground that all Christians share, the differences among the major branches, the key events in Christian history, the key theological issues, and the many ways Christians live out their faith in today’s world.

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

Express the core essentials of Christianity
Appreciate the life and teachings of Jesus
Understand why the Bible is central to the faith
Respect the unique roles of the Trinity
Explore controversial issues among the branches

From the Author
Includes Foreword by Kurt Warner, Super Bowl and NFL MVP

"Christianity For Dummies" is a friendly, approachable guide that introduces readers to the Christian faith and Church, putting into everyday language what exactly it means to be a "Christian".

The book is for anyone who is curious about Christianity -- both people who are not Christians and those on the periphery of the Church. However, it is also for Christians who are interested in discovering more about their faith.

To borrow the words of C.S. Lewis, "Christianity For Dummies" focuses the majority of its coverage on "mere Christianity", the core essentials of the Christian faith that all believers, regardless of their background, agree to. At the same time, areas of difference won’t be swept under the table. When debatable topics arise, the book will highlight the differences that exist among various parts of the Church and faithfully represent these positions.

Christians believe that God created all things, including a sense of humor. "Christianity For Dummies" embraces that view as it tackles a traditionally serious topic with the familiar Dummies style of wit and irreverent humor. As it does so, the book strikes an appropriate balance between funniness and a keen sensitivity and respect for the subject matter, such that even the most pious saint can chuckle without finding offense.

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Product Details

Paperback: 408 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (March 5, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764544829
ISBN-13: 978-0764544828
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #185,422 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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free worship churches, rite stuff, kinsmen redeemer, original reformers

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview, February 7, 2005

By	Savant11 "Savant11" (Canada) - See all my reviews

I read Mr. Wagner's book "Christian Prayer for Dummies" and loved it, intentionally or not it gave a better overview of what it really means to be a Christian. Which is a personal relationship with God.

I was hoping for a better continuation in this book, but it didn't really happen. Mr. Wagner does have a wit and a sense of humour. But this book is rather dry. The book is more about how Christianity works than anything to do with a personal relationship with God and all the good things that come from that ie. a revolution of character, peace of mind etc.

This book is for those who are looking for a good overview of the "technical" aspects of Chritianity. How it came about, the split from Judaism, why the Bible is so important. And the differences between all the Christian denominations. If you want to know about a personal relationship with God please check out Christian Prayer for Dummies

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just the facts, ma'am, March 23, 2004

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If you want to know the basics of the Christian faith, the beliefs shared in principle by most denominations, this book does it with humor and grace. Some Christian groups may have a more or less literal interpretation of these beliefs, but this book is a good primer on what it means to be a Christian. If you are thinking of becoming Christian, or you want to go back to basics an understand your roots, read this and start bulding your faith from the ground up.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Should be called "Fundamentalist Christianity for Dummies", April 4, 2006

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Having been raised a christian, I was suprised by what I read in this book. Several times I asked myself "you mean christians believe that?" The author assumes that fundamentalism is mainstream christianity and occasionally throws in some information about Catholicism, Orthodox religions and non fundamentalist religions almost as an aside. Very one sided and disappointing. There must be something better out there.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not any good...
I could only read an hour and a half of this poorly written outline. Read, 'A Compact Guide To The Christian Life' by Karen Lee-Thorp. It's much better.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wagner Nailed It !!!
What a terrific offering from Wagner. I wish something like this had been available 20 years ago when I was trying to learn more about the Christian faith. Read more

Published on March 25, 2004 by cfnoel

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book - why did it take so long to get it???
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