Handbook of Dutch Church History
Contributions by Frank van der Pol Contributions by Peter Nissen Contributions by William A. den Boer Contributions by Willem van Asselt Contributions by Aart de Groot Contributions by George Harinck Contributions by Lodewijk Winkeler Contributions by Paul H.A.M. Abels Contributions by Peter J.A. Nissen Edited by Herman J. Selderhuis
Hardback (Published)
(December 2014)
ISBN: 9783525557877
6.34 x 9.33 inches
Price: $188.00
In stock
Thirty years after the last overview, here, finally, is a new and overall history of the church in the Netherlands, and the first interconfessional handbook on Dutch church history ever. In clear language and organized for use in classrooms as well as for reference, the book offers a complete overview of persons, events, and developments that have shaped the Christian church in the Netherlands through the ages up until today. Church history is described in the context of political and social developments. The contributions collected by H.J. Selderhuis do not attempt to give a recitation of facts, but rather to tell the story of the Christian church as an integral part of the fullness of life. Each section begins with a brief historiographical overview. At the same time, ecclesiastical events are always set within a greater framework of political, social, and cultural development, for which reason each author has taken the liberty to describe his own method.
Herman Selderhuis as editor of this volume has brought together a team of experts, resulting in a unique approach since each chapter is co-written by a catholic and a protestant author, who have all integrated the latest research results. Each section begins with a brief historiographical overview. The same time, ecclesiastical events are always set within a greater framework of political, social, and cultural developments for which reason each author has taken the liberty to describe its own method. The user will find in this book tables, diagrams, and illustrations. Also many source texts are integrated in the narration. Theses texts are intended to bring the described events and people closer to the reader and, as it were, to let them speak the words.The name of the book as “Handbook of the church history of the Netherlands” immediately brings to mind three problematic complexes which are relevant to its user. First, there is the nature of a handbook, that is intended to be a good tool but also has its limitations: it stimulates and necessitates the use of further books. Second, the area. The Netherlands is a plurality and that is also noticeable in its church history, for each region, town, and village has its own church history. Third, the history of the church for sure is the most important aspect, but this history can only be understood if it is described in the context of political and social developments.
Dr. theol. Herman J. Selderhuis is Professor of Church History, Director of Refo500, and scientific Curator of the Johannes a Lasco Library.
- Contributions by Frank van der Pol
- Contributions by Peter Nissen
- Contributions by William A. den Boer
- Contributions by Willem van Asselt
- Contributions by Aart de Groot
- Contributions by George Harinck
- Contributions by Lodewijk Winkeler
- Contributions by Paul H.A.M. Abels
- Contributions by Peter J.A. Nissen
- Edited by Herman J. Selderhuis
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