An introduction to the political, social and religious milieu from which Christianity emerged from its beginnings in the second century through the eighth century.
Aelred identifies the sources of human glory and misery, then points the way to the perfection of the body and each faculty of the soul and thus to the happiness of the whole human being.
Two major New Testament scholars use the tools of modern biblical interpretation to reconstruct the history of two of the most important Christian centers of the first-century church.
A study of the many-faceted, complex, yet consistent thought of the most influential thinker of the first half of the twelfth century whose thought influenced all medieval thinkers, including Luther and Calvin.
The world's leading scholar on Bernard argues that Bernard could lead Europe politically, ecclesiastically, and spiritually because his life embodied so many ideals and values of his age, some of which had not crystallized until his coming.
In a fascinating work of history, Sumption brings alive the traditions of pilgrimage prevalent in Europe from the beginning of Christianity to the end of the 15th century.
A popular account of the beginnings of the church from Jesus' ministry to the end of the New Testament period seen in the light of current scholarship.
A succinct, up-to-date and chronological history of the 21 general councils, along with their major tasks, achievements and failures, and their impact on their times.
