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WWW Links - Christianity
http://EMuseum.mankato.msus.edu/cultural/religion/christianity/christianity.html
A basic-but-solid introduction to Christianity, including the history
of
Christianity, basic beliefs, geographic concentration, Christian
terms, and
links to additional sites relating to Christianity.
http://campus.northpark.edu/history/WebChron/Christianity/Christianity.html
A very detailed chronology of Christianity. This page gives an overview
of Christianity's history, with many clickable links for greater
detail on a
given period.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001463.html
A brief, approachable history and description of Christianity. Offers
clickable links to further information on some of the different
sects of
Christianity (Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Rite, Roman Catholicism,
and
Protestantism.)
http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/index.htm
An extensive listing of various Christian texts, gospels, creeds,
and
prayers, presented in their entirity. Also includes clickable links
to the
King James Bible, and a hypertext Bible index.
http://www.interoz.com/egypt/chiste0.htm
An interesting overview of the history of Christianity in Egypt.
Topics
covered include the birth and early growth of Christianity in Egypt,
the
theologians, the saints, and the Council of Chalcedon. Links to
more
information on Christianity in Egypt are included.
http://198.248.56.50/~jjackson/reform.html
A brief, interesting chronicle of the Reformation movement in Christian
history. Topics include the Reformation influence on art and architecture,
Martin Luther, the divide in Europe as a result of the Reformation,
the
Counter-Reformation movement, and the aftermath of the Reformation.
Click on
the bottom of the first page to continue the lesson on the second
page.
http://history.idbsu.edu/westciv/crusades/02.htm
Created by Dr. Ellis L. Knox of Boise State University, this site
gives a
concise history of different elements of the first Crusade, called
by Pope
Urban II, in 1095. Continue the lesson by clicking the 'Next Page'
icon.
http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-history.html
A rich listing of early documents of the Christian church. Includes
translations of texts pertaining to canons of the New Testament,
the
Apostolic Fathers, Patristic texts, Creeds and Canons, as well as
other
documents.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/scrolls/
An exhibit and history of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Presented by the
Library
of Congress, this exhibit discusses the scrolls and their relevance
to Qumran
history, as well as their pertinence to Christianity and Judaism.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/
An excellent, engaging history of the first Christians, as presened
by
the PBS series Frontline. Topics include: 'Jesus' Many Faces'; 'A
Portrait of Jesus' World'; 'A Story of the Storytellers'; 'The First
Christians'; and, 'Why Did Christianity Succeed'? Also includes
links to
maps, archaelogy and resources; a discussion site; a Biblical quiz;
and a
follow-up symposium.
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