{"title":"Rebecca I. Denova","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebecca I. Denova\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich and complex history of early Christianity, offering insightful analysis into its development and diverse expressions. Her works delve into foundational figures and texts, illuminating how early beliefs and communities shaped the religious landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful scholarship that balances academic rigor with accessible writing, making Denova's books valuable for those interested in religious studies and the evolution of Christian thought. Her focus often centres on the intersection of culture, theology, and history within the broader category of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"varieties-of-early-christianity-by-rebecca-i-denova-9781119891246","title":"Varieties of Early Christianity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a broad and balanced understanding of how Christianity originated in the first five centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVarieties of Early Christianity: The Formation of the Western Christian Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e traces the origins and evolution of Christian concepts from the first through the sixth century CE, exploring the events, issues, and individuals that helped shape the beliefs and practices of Christianity. With a multidisciplinary Religious Studies approach, this reader-friendly textbook places the early sources of Christian teaching within their historical and cultural contexts to highlight what gave rise to the beliefs and rituals that Christians follow in the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChronologically organized chapters analyse the ways in which Christians absorbed and adapted ancient concepts from Judaism and Greco-Roman religion and culture from the first through the sixth centuries. Combining both traditions, early bishops, Church Fathers, and theologians added innovations that contributed to the establishment of a unique systematic theology (dogma) that became “Christianity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the text, readers are encouraged to consider how the ways early Christians integrated their worldviews, politics, and daily lives can help articulate their own “systems of meaning” in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps readers navigate the vast amount of Christian literature produced in the early centuries of the Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides the religious and cultural background of Judaism and Greco-Roman religion and culture, the two major contributors to Christian thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDescribes the methodology used to analyse the gospels in relation to ancient literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplores topics such as Christian martyrs in the Roman Empire, the role of women in Mediterranean society, Gnostic Christians, the Christianization of the Roman Empire, the work of Saint Augustine, and the Council of Chalcedon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes excerpts from primary documents, definitions of words and concepts, further readings, and numerous figures, timelines, and maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing concise analyses of key scholarly and archaeological research, \u003cem\u003eVarieties of Early Christianity: The Formation of the Western Christian Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent textbook for secondary school classes and college undergraduate courses on the history of Christianity, as well as a valuable resource for general readers interested in examining the history of Christian ideas in their historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471875981548,"sku":"9781119891246","price":87.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a188bd8ffca62c50faf09db8f1b5668a.jpg?v=1775693025"},{"product_id":"paul-by-rebecca-i-denova-9781394230396","title":"Paul","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA detailed exploration of both Paul the Apostle and his world, providing an understanding of how the Christian faith originated in the first centuries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul the Apostle is often acclaimed as “the true founder of Christianity,” but many Christians are unaware of Paul's teachings in their historical context. \u003cem\u003ePaul: Apostle to the Gentiles\u003c\/em\u003e explores both Paul and his world in the first century, investigating how he integrated his values, politics, and daily life through his teachings on the nature of God, how humans relate to God, and how to live God's commandments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a multidisciplinary Religious Studies approach and methodology, Rebecca I. Denova sheds light on the origin and evolution of the creation of a Christian “systematic theology” that became the basis for the establishment of Orthodox Christianity, the Catholic Church, and the Protestant Reformation. Accessible chapters provide the background and history of Judaism, analyse the Pauline epistles, and explore Paul's background as a Jewish Pharisee who became a believer in Christ within the context of the cities of the Eastern Roman Empire. 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