Henry Chadwick, often hailed as the "father of baseball," was an influential English-born sportswriter and historian whose contributions fundamentally shaped the game. He pioneered the public sale of baseball guides and is credited with introducing the box score and the "K" notation for strikeouts. Chadwick's statistical innovations, including the batting average and earned run average (ERA), established foundational metrics for analyzing player performance.
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In his day, Augustine of Hippo was the dominant figure of the Western Church and is now regarded as one of the greatest thinkers of Christian antiquity. His "Confessions" stands as a monumental work in Western literature. This intensely personal narrative chronicles Augustine's journey from a humble Algerian farm to the imperial court in Milan, detailing his struggles with his sexual nature, his renunciation of secular ambition and marriage, and his eventual recovery of the faith instilled in him by his mother, Monica. Henry Chadwick, a noted scholar of early Christianity, offers the first new English translation in thirty years, presenting Augustine's conversion in clear, modern language. Readers follow Augustine's fascination with astrology and the Manichees, his skepticism toward pagan myths, and his ultimate embrace of Christian faith. The text features profound philosophical reflections on Platonism and the nature of God, alongside poignant portraits of Augustine's mother, St. Ambrose, and early Christians like Victorinus, who forsook a successful career for orthodox faith. Chadwick enhances accessibility with comprehensive notes and an introduction that contextualizes Augustine's concerns, making them resonate with contemporary readers. His translation facilitates a fresh engagement with Augustine's deeply personal meditations, ensuring the enduring religious and philosophical significance of "The Confessions" is readily
The greatest Christian split of all has been that between east and west, between Roman Catholic and eastern Orthodox, which is still apparent today. Henry Chadwick provides a compelling and balanced account of the emergence of divisions between Rome and Constantinople. Starting with the roots of the divergence in Apostolic times, he takes the story right up to the Council of Florence in the fifteenth century.
The narrative history explores the evolution of Christianity over the first six centuries, highlighting its impact on Ancient Greek and Roman society. Through a chronological framework, it delves into significant texts and theological debates, presenting them within their historical context. Henry Chadwick's detailed exposition offers an engaging and comprehensive examination of the early Church's development and influence.
By his writings, the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author, Augustine came to influence not only his contemporaries but also the West since his time. This Very Short Introduction traces the development of Augustine's thought, discussing his reaction to the thinkers before him, and themes such as freedom, creation, and the trinity. schovat popis
Reich illustrierter Überblick über die Geschichte und Gegenwart des Christentums, die wichtigsten konfessionellen und regionalen Ausprägungen, Traditionen und Erscheinungsbilder.
Henry Chadwick ; Aus d. Engl. übers. ; Volltext // Exemplar mit der Signatur: München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek -- 2010.4555
The apostolic tradition of St Hippolytus provides a single source of evidence on the inner life and religious polity of the early Christian Church. This book brings out the value of this treatise for the study of early Christian institutions, and the spirit of the primitive Church.
Reich illustrierter Überblick über die Geschichte des Christentums von den Anfängen bis heute.
