A History Of Christian Missions During The Middle Ages

By George Frederick Maclear

Book Overview

""A History of Christian Missions During the Middle Ages"" by George Frederick MacLear is a comprehensive account of the spread of Christianity throughout Europe and beyond during the medieval period. The book covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century to the end of the 15th century, exploring the various methods and strategies used by Christian missionaries to convert people to the faith.The book begins with an overview of the early Christian church and its missionary efforts in the Roman Empire. It then moves on to examine the spread of Christianity throughout Europe, including the conversion of the Germanic tribes and the establishment of monasteries and religious orders. The book also explores the role of the papacy in promoting and supporting missionary activity, as well as the impact of the Crusades on Christian missions.Throughout the book, MacLear emphasizes the diversity of Christian missionary activity during the Middle Ages, highlighting the different approaches taken by missionaries in different regions and the challenges they faced in their efforts to convert non-Christians. He also examines the impact of Christianity on the cultures and societies it encountered, both in Europe and beyond.Overall, ""A History of Christian Missions During the Middle Ages"" provides a detailed and engaging account of a crucial period in the history of Christianity and its global expansion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163302473
• ISBN13: 9781163302477
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"