Great Courses: World Religions; Christianity by Luke Timothy Johnson (TPB & DVD)
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| Subject Area | Christianity |
| Subject | Christianity |
| Publication Year | 2003 |
| Series | Great Courses |
| Type | Textbook |
| Format | DVD |
| Language | English |
| Item Height | 7.5 in |
| Author | Luke Timothy Johnson |
| Features | Includes Guidebook |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Item Width | 5.3 in |
Great Courses: Great World Religions; Christianity by Luke Timothy Johnson (2003, Guidebook & DVD). New in original shrink wrap. There is a small tear to the shrink wrap on the back. Includes 12 lectures- approximately 30 minutes each and course Guidebook. Course OverviewAs the world's largest religion, with more than two billion members, Christianity is "one of religion's great success stories," notes Professor Luke Timothy Johnson, himself a former Benedictine monk. But Christianity is more than large and popular—it is extremely complex and often highly contradictory.Christianity's Central Creeds: Difficult to FathomUniquely, Christianity asserts that its central figure, Jesus Christ, was not only a man but also God. The central elements of its creed—that there are three persons in one God, for example—are often difficult to accept or understand.It emphasizes belief rather than law and ritual practice. And it is highly susceptible to paradox:Bearing a message of peace and unity, it has often been a source of conflict and division.Proclaiming a heavenly kingdom, it has often been deeply involved with mundane politics.Rejecting worldly wisdom, it has claimed the intellectual allegiance of great minds.These apparent contradictions arise from the complex character of Christianity's claims about God, the world, and above all, Jesus of Nazareth, whose death and resurrection form the heart of the good news proclaimed by this religious tradition."The lectures concentrate on the basics," says Professor Johnson. "They seek to provide a clear survey of the most important elements of this religious tradition and a framework for the student's further study."
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