John Laurence von Mosheim Collection (7 vols.)

by Johann Lorenz Mosheim

Publishers:

S. Converse; Longman; M’Glashan & Gill; Bell & Daldy

, 1850–1862

Overview

John Laurence von Mosheim revolutionized the way church histories are written. Rather than taking history at face value and providing a simple narration of unquestioned happenings, his research scrutinized events. Mosheim is credited with producing a body of work with a degree of research and impartiality unseen in biblical scholarship.

With the Logos Bible Software edition of the John Laurence von Mosheim Collection, you have Mosheim’s insight and intense scrutiny at your fingertips. His exacting commentaries and historical accounts provide a unique glimpse into the early church worthy of any scholarly reference library. Fully networked with your digital library, Scripture passages appear on mouseover, making this collection powerful and easy to access. This cornerstone reference work on early church history is sure to bolster your studies.

Key Features

• Mosheim’s Institutes of Ecclesiastical History
• A historical commentary on the early Church
• Memoirs from Jesuit missionaries in China

Product Details

• Title: John Laurence von Mosheim Collection
• Volumes: 7
• Pages: 3,786

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About John Laurence von Mosheim

John Laurence von Mosheim, (1694–1755), or Johann Lorenz von Mosheim, was a German Lutheran theologian who founded the pragmatic school of church historians. His work was characteristically insistent on the utmost accuracy without embellishment, seeking to provide histories imbued with “purity and integrity.” His work was especially influential in the formation of the University of Göttingen. He was made chancellor of the university in 1747.

Key Features

• Mosheim’s Institutes of Ecclesiastical History
• A historical commentary on the early Church
• Memoirs from Jesuit missionaries in China

Product Details

• Title: John Laurence von Mosheim Collection
• Volumes: 7
• Pages: 3,786

About John Laurence von Mosheim

John Laurence von Mosheim, (1694–1755), or Johann Lorenz von Mosheim, was a German Lutheran theologian who founded the pragmatic school of church historians. His work was characteristically insistent on the utmost accuracy without embellishment, seeking to provide histories imbued with “purity and integrity.” His work was especially influential in the formation of the University of Göttingen. He was made chancellor of the university in 1747.