Twentieth-Century Global Christianity

By: Mary Farrell Bednarowski

Book Overview

A specific focus and intent of this final volume of A People's History of Christianity is to delve behind the global phenomenon of Christianity to glimpse some of the very rich and dynamic lifeways within it. Ranging over the whole century and across several continents, the scholars in this volume probe Christians' creative encounters with popular culture, liturgy and spirituality, social change and Marxism, intrareligious and interreligious dialogue, and changes in gender expectations and roles. Includes 50 illustrations, maps, bibliographies, and an 8-page color gallery. Contributors include Mary Farrell Bednarowski; Mercy Oduyoye, Ghana; Patrick Henry, St. John's University; Bruce Forbes, Morningside Colle≥ Valerie Demarinis, Upsaala University; Rosetta E. Ross, Spelman Colle≥ Ada MarÍa Isasi-DÍaz, Drew University; Mark Noll, Wheaton Colle≥ Ann Pederson, Augustana Colle≥ Eleazar FernÁndez, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities; Victoria Barnett United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; Margaret Bendroth, American Congregational Association; Oscar Cole-Arnal, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary; Paul Mojzes, Rosemont Colle≥ Luis Rivera-PagÁn, Princeton Theological Seminary; Ethan Sanders, University of Cambrid≥ Christina Traina, Northwestern University; Jean-Paul Wiest, University of San Francisco.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800634179
• ISBN13: 9780800634179
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"