Description: Christianity's Dangerous Idea by Alister McGrath In the Protestant tradition, individuals have direct access to God without the mediation of priests or institutions to establish boundaries. The dangerous idea is that there is no authority apart from the Bible - yet the Bible is open to many diverse interpretations. This title brings together the movements and personalities that shaped history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A New Interpretation of Protestantism and Its Impact on the WorldThe radical idea that individuals could interpret the Bible for themselves spawned a revolution that is still being played out on the world stage today. This innovation lies at the heart of Protestantisms remarkable instability and adaptability. World-renowned scholar Alister McGrath sheds new light on the fascinating figures and movements that continue to inspire debate and division across the full spectrum of Protestant churches and communities worldwide. Author Biography Alister E. McGrath is a biochemist and Christian theologian born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and currently enjoys the Title of Distinction "Professor of Historical Theology" granted by the University of Oxford. He is the author of several books on theology and history, including In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How it Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture and The Twilight of Atheism: The Rise and Fall of Disbelief in the Modern World. He lives in Oxford, England and lectures regularly in the U.S. Review "An original and important book... the most readable introduction to the history, theology and present-day practices of Protestantism." -- Publishers Weekly Review Quote "An original and important book... the most readable introduction to the history, theology and present-day practices of Protestantism." Details ISBN0061436860 Short Title CHRISTIANITYS DANGEROUS IDEA Language English ISBN-10 0061436860 ISBN-13 9780061436864 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Audience Age 18-99 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 423.1 DOI 10.1604/9780061436864 US Release Date 2008-11-04 UK Release Date 2008-11-04 Author Alister McGrath Pages 560 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2008-11-04 Imprint HarperOne Subtitle The Protestant Revolution - A History fro m the Sixteenth Century to the Twenty-First Alternative 9780061864742 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-12-15 NZ Release Date 2008-12-15 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138844027;
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Book Title: Christianity's Dangerous Idea: The Protestant Revolution - A History fro m the Sixteenth Century to the Twenty-First
Item Height: 203mm
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Author: Alister Mcgrath
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Mental Health
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers Inc
Publication Year: 2008
Item Weight: 460g
Number of Pages: 560 Pages
