Reviews for Colonization and Christianity a Popular History of the Treatment of the Natives by the Europ...

The average rating for Colonization and Christianity a Popular History of the Treatment of the Natives by the Europ... based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-09-24 00:00:00 Alexander Mortimer Overall not a bad survey. But, like in his other books, he shows a lack of understanding of the Lutheran understanding of the sacraments and sheer distain for what he begins to understand. Consider his words about the "defects" of Luther's catechism: "It gives undue importance to the Sacraments by making them co-ordinate parts with the three great divisions, and elevates even private confession and absolution, as a sort of third sacrament, to equal dignity." It's sad to see a man write so many words about Lutheran doctrine and yet understand it so little. I suppose, at least he is transparent with his contempt for Lutheran doctrine, which is somewhat better than the pseudo-commendations that others give today.

Review # 2 was written on 2011-09-25 00:00:00 John Morris This book is fantastic. I can't stop. I actually have the hardback, vol 1 (3 total) that I'm going through know and it is fascinating to see the basis for not only the baseline creeds (Apostle's, Nicene) but also the development in Eastern, Roman, and Protestant creedal thought. Schaff is the great 19th century history, and he does write this with both the straight (and VERY readable) history, but also with a Protestant critique. I have learned a great deal from this and am looking forward to being able to utilize the Apostle's/Nicene creed on a more regular basis.