Reviews for Titles of Jesus in Christology Their History in Early Christianity

The average rating for Titles of Jesus in Christology Their History in Early Christianity based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2007-01-08 00:00:00 Paul Lemieux History professor, Gary Topping examines the work of the most prominent historians of Utah in the past century: (1) Bernard DeVoto (2) Dale Morgan (3) Juanita Brooks (4) Wallace Stegner and (5) Fawn McKay Brodie A few decades ago this would not have been a book that I would have sought to read, but today it held my attention and expanded my understandings of Western history. I am likely interested because I have read several titles by these authors. The unique stories of Utah history also intrigue me. This well-researched volume looks at each subject's life and their writings and does not gloss over any limitations and failings. The historiography combines historical, biographical, and cultural analysis to provide a grounded appraisal that combines criticism and admiration. (lj)

Review # 2 was written on 2019-05-27 00:00:00 Michael Legend This is an unusual history. Instead of discussing events or places, Gary Topping examines the lives of five well-known and respected western writers with Utah roots: Bernard DeVoto, Dale Morgan, Juanita Brooks, Wallace Stegner, and Fawn McConkie Brodie. Each produced books and historical studies of importance, and some also wrote historical fiction. Topping takes an in depth look at childhood and education, life experiences, and the angst and joy that flavored the perspectives of these historians and hence colored their work. I found the discussion of each person informative, but I most enjoyed the introduction and concluding chapter of this book. It is in those sections that Topping makes his most interesting interpretations of their lives and their places in Utah and National history.