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Titels zijn toegeschreven aan John P. Dickson.

A Sneaking Suspicion (1994) 209 exemplaren
Hanging in There (1984) 184 exemplaren
A Hell of a Life (1996) 84 exemplaren
Jesus: A Short Life (2008) 60 exemplaren
Is Jesus History? (2019) 41 exemplaren
Jesus: a primer for the curious (2006) 2 exemplaren
Hanging in there study guide (1900) 1 exemplaar

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Gangbare naam
Dickson, John P.
Geslacht
male
Nationaliteit
Australia
Prijzen en onderscheidingen
Robert Burns Fellowship (1988)
Korte biografie
1. John Dickson ( ) Australian singer, writer, historian - wrote The Christ Files
2. John Dickson (c. 1629-1700 - ) - wrote The Islands of Forth
3. John Dickson, canadian artist specializing in photography
4. John Dickson, artist - wrote How to Draw and Paint
5. John Dickson - wrote Instant Pictures
6. John Dickson - wrote Victoria Hotel
7. John Dickson, associate of the famous Kray brothers - wrote Murder without Conviction

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Church history is not the most riveting of topics, but John Dickson makes it readable and accessible in this survey from the very earliest days until now. The aim of the book is to be honest about events in the past, and also to de-bunk some popular criticisms of Christianity. One example is to compare the huge number of deaths that occurred during the nine months of the (secular) 'great terror' period in the French revolution and the markedly smaller number during the several hundred years of the (supposedly Christian) Inquisition.

The book is brought up to date by reflections on the North Ireland 'Troubles', and the comparatively recent clergy abuse scandals.

The powerful metaphor that is used throughout is that of a 'beautiful tune' (original Christian teaching), and the way in which that tune has been played very badly, and distorted over the years of history since. The honesty of the book is compelling, but also its fairness, and in some cases, its pushback against some of the unfounded charges levelled against Christianity.
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Stroudley | 1 andere bespreking | Jul 24, 2023 |
A Historical introduction to the life and teaching of Jesus.
 
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MenoraChurch | Apr 27, 2023 |
Did you know that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy nor Roman? I do now, because I have read John Dickson’s terrific book. Indeed, in a few hundred pages I feel like he’s fleshed out two thousand years of history that was mostly opaque. A perfect book to get the broad sweep of church history written in an accessible chatty style. Well done, John.
 
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36
Leden
2,893
Populariteit
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Waardering
3.9
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8
ISBNs
136
Talen
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