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Kenneth Scott Latourette

A History of Christianity, Volume 1: Beginnings to 1500 (Revised) Paperback – October 15, 1975

by Kenneth S. Latourette (Author)

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The most useful survey of Christian history for the student or general reader, fully updated by a team of respected scholars.

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768 pages
Language

English
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HarperOne
Publication date

October 15, 1975
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5.31 x 1.73 x 8 inches
ISBN-10

0060649526
ISBN-13

978-0060649524
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The most useful conspectus of Christian history for the average reader. -- Yale Divinity News

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne; Revised edition (October 15, 1975)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 768 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060649526
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060649524
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 1.73 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #130,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #706 in History of Christianity (Books)
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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018

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Well written and great history book.

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018

Well written.

Shallow and spotty overview with no depth

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2010

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Amazingly, even though this two-volume history has over 1500 pages, it still is way too shallow. Latourette is an expert historian who wrote a different, 7 volume church history, but condensing it into these two volumes didn't work.

Reading this history gives a feeling like a museum tour which started very late, with the guide only having time to point to objects as the tour runs through the museum: "And over there is such-and-such, while over here is this-and-that". Terms are not explained, doctrines are not even summarized, and details of events are not included, so that all in all this just seems like an outline. Also, the Author seems to favor certain areas which he is expert in, while neglecting others. Making all this worse, the index is inadequate even though it is almost 40 pages in small print.

One example is that the Pentecostal / Charismatic movement is almost totally skipped, which is inexcusable even considering that these books were written back in 1953 with an appendix added in 1979. Methodism is covered in several pages, but one still can't even begin to grasp what it meant to be a Methodist and what the doctrines are.

In summary then, these books are really just an outline of Christian history. It seems best to read this history while connected to the internet, ready to look up all the unexplained doctrines and movements. Additional history and doctrine books are required to get details in any area.

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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014

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excellent text and service

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Reg Brian-Davis

Thought and knowledge stimulator

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013

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This book is very thought provoking. It opens up may points that are not generally known or realized. Personally I think this book is to be considered as a tutor for anyone study the Christian Religious histories.

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015

good book

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017

Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016

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A fascinating and gripping read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2020

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Bought this book because I wanted to be clearer in my understanding of the first 1500 years of church history. I have found it a fascinating and gripping read. But it’s sad as well as it becomes very clear that it wasn’t too long after the Disciples and the time of the New Testament that the church began to depart from the New Testaments Church model and teaching.

MichaelE

Fascinating book and delivered in usable condition as specified. ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2017

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Fascinating book and delivered in usable condition as specified. Only a few pounds instead of the new prices of c£22 - worthwhile accepting it being a little dog-eared at the corners.

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For romantics

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2020

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This was Warren Beaty's first film. A fabulous film for Natalie Wood fans, but quite sad. Hankies ready!

Mr. Graham James Wright

big book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2013

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Intelligent writing that brings together a very complex history and turns it into an interesting but very long read, and this is only part 1?