A People's History of Christianity: The Other Side of the Story Contributor(s): Bass, Diana Butler (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061448710 ISBN-13: 9780061448713 Publisher: HarperOne OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | History - Religion | Biblical Studies - History & Culture |
Dewey: 270 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.2" W x 8.1" (0.65 lbs) 384 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Mainline |
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Publisher Description: The Grassroots Movements That Preserved Jesus's Message of Social Justice for 2,000 Years and Their Impact on the Church Today For too long, the history of Christianity has been told as the triumph of orthodox doctrine imposed through power. Now, historian Diana Butler Bass sheds new light on the surprising ways that many Christians have refused to conform to a rigid church hierarchy and sought to recapture the radical implications of Jesus's life and message. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bass, Diana Butler: - Diana Butler Bass is the author of eight books on American religion, including Christianity After Religion, Christianity for the Rest of Us, and A People's History of Christianity. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Duke University, has taught at the college and graduate level, and is currently an independent scholar. She was a columnist for the New York Times Syndicate, and blogs for the Huffington Post and the Washington Post on issues of religion, spirituality, and culture. Bass is a popular speaker at conferences, colleges and universities, and churches across North America. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband, daughter, and dog. Her website is dianabutlerbass.com and she can be followed on Twitter at @dianabutlerbass. |