Library Book

The Birth of Christianity by Maurice Goguel

Step One:

1.  Why did I chose this book?
Initially, with all of the books I had, it was difficult to chose one.  I chose this book because I am a Christian and love to learn more about my faith and its impact in different places.  I am interested in developing more knowledge about both Christianity and the church being wholly centered on the belief in the risen and glorified Jesus.  I am interested in what this author has to say about the Christian faith and the impact its introduction to others has made.

2.  How many authors does it have?
There is one author.  His name is Maurice Goguel.

3.  What is the title?
The title is The Birth of Christianity.

4.  Who printed the book?
It was printed in Great Britian at the University Press Aberdeen.

5.  What city was it printed in and when?  Also, what edition is it?
It was printed in London in 1953.  This is the first edition of this book.  1st edition 1953

Step Two:

Maurice Goguel is the creator The Birth of Christianity.  He was born in 1880 and died in 1955.  He was the Dean of the Faculty of Protestant Theology, which is why he wrote about Christianity.  The reason this book intrigues me is because of the Christian emphasis.  He also explains how Christianity ". . . Is not concerned with the life of a holy man or a hero who serves as an example for those who follow him but with a series of historical facts, which are interpreted as revealing redemptive acts of God" (Goguel 5).  This was printed in London, Great Britian at the University Press Aberdeen in 1953.  This is the first edition.  This was published by George Allen & Unwin in London in 1953.