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A People's History Of Christianity (2009)

by Diana Butler Bass(Favorite Author)

3.81 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0061448702 (ISBN13: 9780061448706)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

HarperOne

review 1: I really enjoyed this book. A number of reviewers seem frustrated that it wasn't what they wanted it to be, but it is what it is, and what it is is valuable I think. With the exception of the last chapter – I found the lack of diversity in people she spoke with in researching the last chapter to be very irresponsible for a scholar, even if I agree with the perspective of the people she chose. But overall, an enjoyable and thought-provoking success. 3 1/2 stars.
review 2: This is a good book for those who don't know a lot about the history of Christianity and want a broad view while also being a reasonable length and easy to read. Be warned however, that her goal is to highlight broad trends in christian thinking over the centuries and to bring out the good ov... moreer the bad. She does not pretend certain events did not happen; rather she is trying to record christianity at its best. I think she does meet this goal but someone who wants more depth and a more complete history should go elsewhere. This does serve as a good starting point though. less

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