{"product_id":"the-germanization-of-early-medieval-christianity-a-sociohistorical-approach-to-religious-transformation-paperback","title":"The Germanization of Early Medieval Christianity: A Sociohistorical Approach to Religious Transformation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames C. Russell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames C. Russell\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile historians of Christianity have generally acknowledged some degree of Germanic influence in the development of early medieval Christianity, Russell goes further, arguing for a fundamental Germanic reinterpretation of Christianity. This first full-scale treatment of the subject follows a truly interdisciplinary approach, applying to the early medieval period a sociohistorical method similar to that which has already proven fruitful in explicating the history of Early Christianity and Late Antiquity. The encounter of the Germanic peoples with Christianity is studied from within the larger context of the encounter of a predominantly \"world-accepting\" Indo-European folk-religiosity with predominantly \"world-rejecting\" religious movements. While the first part of the book develops a general model of religious transformation for such encounters, the second part applies this model to the Germano-Christian scenario. Russell shows how a Christian missionary policy of temporary\u003cbr\u003eaccommodation inadvertently contributed to a reciprocal Germanization of Christianity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile historians of Christianity have generally acknowledged some degree of Germanic influence in the development of early medieval Christianity, Russell goes further, arguing for a fundamental Germanic reinterpretation of Christianity. He utilizes recent developments in sociobiology, anthropology, and psychology to help explain this pivotal transformation of the West. This book will interest all who wish to further their understanding of Christianity and Western civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames C. Russell\u003c\/strong\u003e received his doctorate in Historical Theology from Fordham University. He teaches at Saint Peter's College.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 9.16 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753922429216,"sku":"9780195104660","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0826eb43b27b327851c702b1185eed3d.webp?v=1780029627","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-germanization-of-early-medieval-christianity-a-sociohistorical-approach-to-religious-transformation-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}