Why Study History? (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540966780)

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 10 years.

Author: John Fea
ISBN-10: 154096678X
ISBN-13: 9781540966780
Publisher: Baker Academic
Language: English
Published: 03/26/2024
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d