River of God, the
A New History of Christian Origins
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 4, 2003
Where did Christianity come from?
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in how Christianity originated
- Themes
- Origins of Christianity, Diverse early Christian beliefs, Ancient influences on Christian thought
- Genres
- Christian History, Biblical Studies, History of Christian Thought
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Where did Christianity come from? Acclaimed author Gregory Riley embarks on a remarkable journey in this readable and persuasive account of the origins of Christianity. Riley demonstrates that early Christians held widely differing beliefs about God, Jesus, the Devil, and the human soul, and follows these beliefs back to their sources in Greek science and philosophy and the religions of the ancient Middle East.
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An expert on the context in which Christianity arose, Riley maps out a new understanding of the forging of Christianity, and conveys a vital message for today about the true nature of Christian faith as inherently diverse.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in how Christianity originated
- Readers curious about ancient sources of Christian beliefs
Where it sits
| Christian History | 76% |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 32% |
| History of Christian Thought | 29% |
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Publisher categories
- Ancient Greece
- Jewish History
- Religion & Spirituality
- Christian History
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- History of Religion
- Jewish Theology
- Religious Reference
- History of Christian Thought
- Authors
- Gregory J. Riley
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 4, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Origins of Christianity · Diverse early Christian beliefs · Ancient influences on Christian thought
- Reading lane
- Ancient Greece