What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve? In this introductory textbook, accomplished historian John Fea shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our understanding of the past, and how studying the past can help us more effectively love God and others. Deep historical thinking can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ.
| ISBN: | 9780801039652 |
| Publication date: | 15th September 2013 |
| Author: | John Fea |
| Publisher: | Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group an imprint of Baker Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
General and world history Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general History of religion |