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Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past

John Fea

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Description:The interpretation of the past is at the core of many of today's divisive political and cultural debates. In this introductory textbook, accomplished historian John Fea shows how studying the past can help us understand the present world in which we live. Deep historical thinking has the potential to transform the lives of individuals and society, because it enables us to understand those with whom we differ on important issues. Studying history can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ.Why Study History? explains 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. Professors and students of history will value this unique, accessible introduction to the study of history and the historian's vocation.ContentsPrologue1. What Do Historians Do?2. In Search of a Usable Past3. The Past Is a Foreign Country4. Providence and History 5. Christian Resources for the Study of the Past6. History for a Civil Society7. The Power to Transform8. So What Can You Do with a History Major?Epilogue: History and the ChurchAppendix: A Proposal for the Center for American History and a Civil SocietyIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past. To get started finding Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 193

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Baker Academic

Release: 2013

ISBN: 1441244557

Description: The interpretation of the past is at the core of many of today's divisive political and cultural debates. In this introductory textbook, accomplished historian John Fea shows how studying the past can help us understand the present world in which we live. Deep historical thinking has the potential to transform the lives of individuals and society, because it enables us to understand those with whom we differ on important issues. Studying history can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ.Why Study History? explains 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. Professors and students of history will value this unique, accessible introduction to the study of history and the historian's vocation.ContentsPrologue1. What Do Historians Do?2. In Search of a Usable Past3. The Past Is a Foreign Country4. Providence and History 5. Christian Resources for the Study of the Past6. History for a Civil Society7. The Power to Transform8. So What Can You Do with a History Major?Epilogue: History and the ChurchAppendix: A Proposal for the Center for American History and a Civil SocietyIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past. To get started finding Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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