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Cooper, Derek, 1978-

Exploring Church History / Derek Cooper. - x, 165 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Foundations for learning . - Foundations for learning. .

Each chapter concludes with "Questions for personal exploration" and "Resources for deeper exploration."

Includes bibliographical references.

Part 1. Why we study church history--purpose -- The church strives to be one family -- the church strives be a holy people -- The church strives to be a catholic body -- The church strives to be an apostolic church -- Part 2. What we study in church history--content -- A tomb in Italy illumines the history of Christianity -- An icon in Egypt illumines the history of Christianity -- A stele in China illumines the history of Christianity in Asia -- A crucifix in the DRC illumines the history of Christianity -- A cloak in Mexico illumines the history of Christianity in Latin America -- A warehouse in California illumines the history of Christianity in North America -- A boot in Fiji illumines the history of Christianity in Oceania -- Part 3. How we study church history--method -- A medieval forgery illumines how to write a paper.

ISBN: 1451488904 9781451488906

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Church history.

LC Class. No.: BR145.3 / .C66 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 270 / C7766