Origins of Christendom in the West

Brief Description: For well over a millennium the civilization of Western Europe was 'Christendom, ' with Christianity the dominant religion, buttressed by social and legal structures. This volume studies Christendom at its origins, bringing the insights of leading scholars in the fields of ancient history, theology, patristics, and liturgy to bear on aspects of Europe's Christianization. From a missiological perspective, the contributors ask what is Christianity's impact upon culture, what is culture's impact upon Christianity? Focusing on the first four centuries, but also looking forward to the future of Christianity in the West, this book combines scholarly excellence with accessibility. It will be valued by scholars and students alike. Review Quotes: "This is an important book . . . stimulating and scholarly." TheologyReview Quotes: "The book has many strengths [including] footnotes which include interaction with recent scholarship, the index and list of contributors enhance the value of the book" ThemeliosBiographical Note: Dr Alan Kreider was Director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture, Regent s Park College, Oxford, and now teaches at the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Indiana. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contributor Bio:  Kreider, Alan Dr Alan Kreider was Director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture, Regent's Park College, Oxford, and now teaches at the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Indiana.