{"product_id":"a-concise-history-of-the-catholic-church-revised-edition-paperback","title":"A Concise History of the Catholic Church (Revised Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Bokenkotter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanded and updated for the new millennium. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovering the life of Christ, the election of Pope Benedict XVI, and everything in between, \u003ci\u003eA Concise History of the Catholic Church\u003c\/i\u003e has been one of the bestselling religious histories of the past two decades and a mainstay for scholars, students, and others looking for a definitive, accessible history of Catholicism. With a clarity that will appeal to any reader, Thomas Bokenkotter divides his study into five parts that correspond to the major historical and epochal developments in Catholicism. His authoritative, thorough approach takes readers from the Church's triumph over paganism, through \"the sound and fury of renewal,\" to a new section devoted to such topics as dissent and current developments in the ecumenical movement. Informative illustrations throughout the book, new to this edition, enrich the reader's experience, and the addition of a wide-ranging bibliography increases its value as a sourcebook.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis critically acclaimed history covers the events and doctrines that have shaped Catholic thought and action over the past two millennia. A singularly useful reference book, updated and expanded for the student of the 1990's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHOMAS BOKENKOTTER, the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eChurch and Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, teaches at Xavier University. He is also the pastor of Assumption Church and is active in the social ministry, running a soup kitchen that he founded twenty years ago and a transitional living facility for homeless women and children. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 624\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.62 x 8.4 x 5.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966844698925,"sku":"9780385516136","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Mmk2WlF2ZFRsc3NieHYydmp5VDVBQT09.webp?v=1775539309","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-concise-history-of-the-catholic-church-revised-edition-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}