Renewing Christianity: A History of Church Reform from Day One to Vatican II
This book follows the tide of reform and renewal in Church history, and demonstrates that reform has always been an essential element of Christianity. Indeed, Christopher Bellitto emphasizes that reform should not be perceived as limited to the Reformation or Vatican II. As one learns from the author's analysis, the history of Christianity is little other than the history of reform. This sweeping assessment of Church history is both remarkable and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0809140284
ISBN13:9780809140282
Release Date:September 2001
Publisher:Paulist Press
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Good, basic work
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is a good basic work on the topic for the educated beginner. It's historical and, while not hostile to the Christian Churches, the author is willing to point out the failings in the Christian Churches' attempts to refor. Also useful is the author's discussion about how reform has meant different things at different times. It's also a great source of other important works on the topics discussed in the book.
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