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Author Inscribed to Bishop Jefferts Schori • Complete 2-Volume Set Christianity: the One, the Many • John F. Nash • 2007 Title: Christianity: the One, the Many (Volumes 1 & 2)
Author: John F. Nash
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Year: 2007
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781425784454 / 9781425784591
Summary
A comprehensive, reflective two-volume examination of the historical evolution, diverse expressions, and future potential of the Christian faith. Volume 1 tracks the first millennium—exploring early apostolic pluralism, doctrinal consolidation, and suppressed variants like Gnostic, Celtic, Coptic, and Cathar movements. Volume 2 covers western Christianity from 1000 CE forward, through the Reformation and Enlightenment, presenting a model of seven archetypal spiritual paths under the unifying concept of the Ekklesia.
This complete hardcover set holds exceptional provenance: Volume 1 includes a warm personal pen inscription from the author to the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church: \"To Bishop Jefferts Schori, with gratitude, John Nash.\" A standout addition for theological scholars, collectors of religious history, and Episcopal archives.
Provenance & Ecclesiastical AssociationThis particular two-volume set features exceptional, museum-grade provenance. Volume 1 bears a personal, warm presentation inscription penned directly by the author to The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori, the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church (serving from 2006 to 2015).Historical Significance of the Recipient:
- A Landmark Figure in Church History: Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori made global ecclesiastical history upon her election, becoming the first female primate in the entire international Anglican Communion. Her decade-long tenure represents a monumental chapter in modern church leadership, making items from her personal study highly collectible.
- Direct Scholar-to-Leader Dialogue: John F. Nash’s Christianity: The One and the Many explores the complex historical evolution, diverse traditions, and future trajectories of Christian thought. The author\'s personal presentation of this specific work to the active head of the Episcopal Church underscores a meaningful intersection between contemporary theological scholarship and top-tier ecclesiastical governance.
- Archival and Institutional Value: Books personally inscribed to a sitting Presiding Bishop are inherently scarce. This set represents a premier acquisition piece ideally suited for Episcopal church archives, seminary libraries, or dedicated collectors of modern religious history and leadership literature.
Condition Report: Very Good
- Exterior: Pictorial glossy hardcover boards are clean, firm, and bright with only minimal shelf rubbing at corner tips. Issued without dust jackets.
- Binding: Solid, square, and tight across both volumes; hinges are intact and strong.
- Interior: Volume 1 features author inscription/signature on the front flyleaf. Both volumes have clean, crisp, white pages completely free of highlighting, pencil marks, or dog-ears.
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