The Church In The Netherlands: The National Churches

By P.H. Ditchfield

Book Overview

The Church In The Netherlands: The National Churches by P. H. Ditchfield is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and development of the Christian church in the Netherlands. The author explores the various national churches that have existed in the country, including the Roman Catholic Church, the Dutch Reformed Church, and the Protestant Church in the Netherlands. The book covers the early history of Christianity in the Netherlands, including the influence of the Celtic Church and the arrival of the first Christian missionaries. It then goes on to examine the Reformation and its impact on the Dutch church, including the rise of Calvinism and the formation of the Dutch Reformed Church. The author also discusses the role of the church in Dutch society, including its involvement in politics and social issues. He examines the challenges faced by the church in the modern era, including declining membership and changing attitudes towards religion. Overall, The Church In The Netherlands: The National Churches is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history and development of the Christian church in the Netherlands. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the cultural and social history of the Netherlands.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: 1425486207
• ISBN13: 9781425486204
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"