--- product_id: 3460366 title: "Documents of the Christian Church" price: "€ 85.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/3460366-documents-of-the-christian-church store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Documents of the Christian Church **Price:** € 85.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Documents of the Christian Church - **How much does it cost?** € 85.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3460366-documents-of-the-christian-church) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This selection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has become established as a classic reference work, providing insights into 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate. While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder has added a substantial section of more recent writings. These illustrate the Second Vatican Council; the theologies of liberation; Church and State from 'Thatcher's Britain' to Communist Eastern Europe; Black, feminist, and ecological theology; ecumenism; and inter-faith dialogue. The emphasis on moral debate in the contemporary churches is reflected in selections discussing questions about homosexuality, divorce, AIDS, and in-vitro fertilization, amongst other issues. This further expanded fourth edition brings the anthology up-to-date with a new section looking at issues facing the twenty-first century churches. This includes extracts exploring the churches' responses to questions of social justice, international politics, trade and debt, environmental change, and technological development. New material also covers the global growth of Christianity, the progress of Christian unity, and mission in multi-faith and postmodern societies. Review: Some Observations - I agree with other reviewers that this is an indispensable volume for anyone studying the history of Christianity. Also, the use of primary sources, which is a hallmark of the classical school movement, allows you to examine the actual words of a document rather than having it filtered through someone else's point of view. I realize not every document could be included, but I was disappointed that Urban II's speech calling for the Crusades was not included as it has relevance to world politics today. Also, some longer works, such as The Rule of St. Benedict, have been ellipted so one must still look elsewhere to get the complete work. Still, this is a fabulous, reasonably priced volume to have at hand. Review: Some of it may be a bit tedious, but such is the nature of the sources ... - This is simply a collection of primary sources with brief explanations to provide historical context. Some of it may be a bit tedious, but such is the nature of the sources themselves and not at all a fault of this book. When one considers the sheer volume of potential documents church history offers us to read, Bettenson has done a wonderful job of sifting out much that would be redundant or unnecessary for today's reader. What's left is a valuable glimpse into issues and discussions that have occupied writers and thinkers over many generations. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #141,094 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Christianity (Books) #593 in History of Christianity (Books) #725 in Christian Church History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 387 Reviews | ## Images ![Documents of the Christian Church - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IGt9B3oVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some Observations *by E***C on November 19, 2007* I agree with other reviewers that this is an indispensable volume for anyone studying the history of Christianity. Also, the use of primary sources, which is a hallmark of the classical school movement, allows you to examine the actual words of a document rather than having it filtered through someone else's point of view. I realize not every document could be included, but I was disappointed that Urban II's speech calling for the Crusades was not included as it has relevance to world politics today. Also, some longer works, such as The Rule of St. Benedict, have been ellipted so one must still look elsewhere to get the complete work. Still, this is a fabulous, reasonably priced volume to have at hand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some of it may be a bit tedious, but such is the nature of the sources ... *by D***I on April 17, 2015* This is simply a collection of primary sources with brief explanations to provide historical context. Some of it may be a bit tedious, but such is the nature of the sources themselves and not at all a fault of this book. When one considers the sheer volume of potential documents church history offers us to read, Bettenson has done a wonderful job of sifting out much that would be redundant or unnecessary for today's reader. What's left is a valuable glimpse into issues and discussions that have occupied writers and thinkers over many generations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ navigation versus content *by G***N on September 27, 2012* The documents in this collection are essential first-hand accounts, and thus essential reading for anyone interested in the early formation of the Christian Church. I purchased the item for my Kindle so I could read them in any location, but the navigation made this difficult. Also, since I was reading this book with a group, it was difficult to match up the Kindle locations with the actual printed pages. It depends what kind of convenience you need - convenience of reading, or convenience of locating things. ## Frequently Bought Together - Documents of the Christian Church - The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation - The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2: The Reformation to the Present Day --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/3460366-documents-of-the-christian-church](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3460366-documents-of-the-christian-church) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*