Early North African Christianity by David L. Eastman

Early North African Christianity

Turning Points in the Development of the Church

David L. Eastman

Baker Publishing Group · Print & ebook · September 28, 2021

An internationally recognized scholar highlights the important role the North African church played in the development of Christian thought.

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Who it’s for
A classroom introduction traces North African Christianity’s influence on theology, identity, and practice.
Genres
Church History, North African History, History of Christian Thought
Published
Baker Publishing Group, September 28, 2021

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An internationally recognized scholar highlights the important role the North African church played in the development of Christian thought. This accessible introduction brings Africa back to the center of the study of Christian history by focusing on key figures and events that influenced the history and trajectory of Christianity as a whole.

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Written and designed for the classroom, the book zeroes in on five turning points to show how North African believers significantly shaped Christian theology, identity, and practice in ways that directly impact the church today. Read more

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A classroom introduction traces North African Christianity’s influence on theology, identity, and practice.

Come here for

  • Key figures and events in North African Christian history
  • Five turning points in the church’s development

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  • An accessible, classroom-designed approach
  • North African believers’ role in the development of Christian thought

Where it sits

Church History53%
North African History37%
History of Christian Thought28%

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Publisher categories

  • Christian History
  • History of Religion
  • History of Christian Thought
Authors
David L. Eastman
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Published
September 28, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Christian History