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John Fea

Why Study History?

Reflecting on the Importance of the Past

John Fea

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Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
21 May 2024
History; History of religion; Christianity; Christian theology
What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve? Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our understanding of the past, and how studying the past can help us more effectively love God and others. John Fea shows that deep historical thinking can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ. The first edition of this book has been used widely in Christian colleges across the country. The second edition provides an updated introduction to the study of history and the historian's vocation. The book has also been revised throughout and incorporates Fea's reflections on this topic from throughout the past ten years.

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Imprint:   Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   2nd Edition
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm, 
Weight:   225g
ISBN:   9781540966605
ISBN 10:   1540966607
Pages:   184
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Prologue 1. What Do Historians Do? 2. In Search of a Usable Past 3. The Past Is a Foreign Country 4. Providence and History 5. Christian Resources for the Study of the Past 6. History for a Civil Society 7. The Power to Transform 8. So What Can You Do with a History Major? Epilogue: History and the Church Index

John Fea (PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook) is distinguished professor of American history at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and executive editor of Current. He is the author of several books, including Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump and Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? He writes a popular daily blog, The Way of Improvement Leads Home.

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