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 | | The Medieval Church: A Brief History by Joseph H. Lynch ISBN-10: 0582494672 ISBN-10: 0-582-49467-2 ISBN-13: 9780582494671 ISBN-13: 978-0-582-49467-1 Paperback 1995-04-21 Longman Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description The Church was the central institution of the European Middle Ages, and the foundation of medieval life. Professor Lynch's admirable survey (concentrating on the western church, and emphasising ideas and trends over personalities) meets a long-felt need for a single-volume comprehensive history, designed for students and non-specialists. | ||
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great intro book This is a primary course text for a church history class I am currently taking. Lynch's explanations of different major movements and figures are clear, articulate, and informed. This book isn't an exciting read, but is one of the most informative and least trying upper-level history course books I've read. Considering the range and breadth of the topic, Lynch does not do justice to many medieval religious topics, but with this book he provides a good starting point for further research. | ||
Excellent, readable introduction to the subject This is an excellent introduction to medieval Church history that assumes an interest but little background in the subject. The deatils on any specific subject are necessarily limited, but a thorough bibliography is included. Unlike many authors in the field, Lynch's writing style is entertaining and readable without sacrificing content. He remembered that no one goes to the ball game to watch the umpire, and the resulting book is informative, clear, and understandable. | ||