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Geoffrey Blainey, the author of "A Short History of Christianity," is an Australian historian.
Answer: True
The source identifies Geoffrey Blainey as the author of "A Short History of Christianity" and notes his profession as an Australian historian.
Geoffrey Blainey also wrote a book titled "A Short History of the World."
Answer: True
The text mentions that another notable book by Geoffrey Blainey is "A Short History of the World."
Who is the author of the book "A Short History of Christianity"?
Answer: Geoffrey Blainey
The book "A Short History of Christianity" was authored by the Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey.
What is Geoffrey Blainey's primary profession mentioned in the text?
Answer: Historian
Geoffrey Blainey is identified as an Australian historian.
Which of the following is mentioned as another book by Geoffrey Blainey?
Answer: A Short History of the World
Another notable book by Geoffrey Blainey mentioned in the text is "A Short History of the World."
The book "A Short History of Christianity" primarily focuses on the future prospects of the religion.
Answer: False
While the book does consider the future of Christianity, its primary focus is on its historical development from its origins to the present day, examining its role in world history and its interactions with critics and rivals.
The book examines Christianity's critics and rivals but does not consider its future.
Answer: False
The book examines Christianity's critics and rivals, and it also considers its future prospects.
The book covers Christianity's history from its origins up to the impact of Charles Darwin.
Answer: False
The book tracks 2000 years of evidence, extending its coverage beyond the impact of Charles Darwin to encompass developments up to the present day.
The external link from "The Australian" newspaper focuses on Blainey's critique of Christianity.
Answer: False
The external link from "The Australian" newspaper is titled "Gadfly Geoffrey Blainey comes to praise Christianity, not to bury it," indicating a focus on praise rather than critique.
The book suggests Christianity has consistently maintained the same structure and beliefs throughout its history.
Answer: False
The book highlights Christianity's "remarkable achievement" as lying in its diversity and ability to reinvent itself, implying change and adaptation rather than consistent maintenance of the same structure and beliefs.
The book follows Christianity's path as being peripheral to world history.
Answer: False
The book follows Christianity's path as being at the "centre of world history," not peripheral to it.
Geoffrey Blainey's approach to Christianity in the book was characterized as that of a 'steely-eyed sceptic'.
Answer: False
The judges characterized Blainey's approach as neither that of a "blind disciple" nor a "steely-eyed sceptic," but rather one that balances "ecumenical accounting with intellectual curiosity."
The book mentions Jesus, Martin Luther, and John Wesley as significant figures discussed.
Answer: True
The book describes significant figures from Christian history such as Jesus, Martin Luther, Francis Xavier, and John Wesley, among others.
The book suggests Christianity's main achievement is its rigid adherence to early doctrines.
Answer: False
The book suggests Christianity's main achievement lies in its diversity and ability to reinvent itself, rather than rigid adherence to early doctrines.
The book explores Christianity's influence on the world, allowing readers to assess its extent.
Answer: True
The book covers Christianity's influence on the world, enabling readers to judge the extent of its impact.
Geoffrey Blainey's approach is described as that of a 'blind disciple' of Christianity.
Answer: False
The judges characterized Blainey's approach as neither that of a "blind disciple" nor a "steely-eyed sceptic."
The book covers Christianity's history exclusively up to the 19th century.
Answer: False
The book covers Christianity's history from its origins up to the present day, not exclusively up to the 19th century.
The book's approach balances ecumenical accounting with intellectual skepticism.
Answer: False
The judges characterized Blainey's approach as balancing "ecumenical accounting with intellectual curiosity," not skepticism.
The book's narrative approach is described as a 'grand narrative' that balances believer and historian viewpoints.
Answer: True
Rachael Kohn described the book as a grand narrative that "walks the tightrope between the account of a ‘true believer’ and a historian."
What is the main focus of "A Short History of Christianity"?
Answer: The history of Christianity from its origins to the present
The book "A Short History of Christianity" covers the history of the Christian religion from its foundations to the present day.
How does the book describe Christianity's role in world history?
Answer: As being at the centre of world history
The book follows Christianity's path as being at the "centre of world history."
What is the nature of Blainey's approach to Christianity, according to the judges?
Answer: Balanced, with intellectual curiosity
The judges characterized Blainey's approach as balancing "ecumenical accounting with intellectual curiosity."
What does the book suggest about Christianity's historical periods?
Answer: They were passive, active, and often violent
The book suggests that Christianity's history includes periods that were passive, active, and often violent.
The book covers Christianity's history up to which point?
Answer: The present day
The book covers the history of Christianity from its origins up to the present day.
What does the book suggest about Christianity's ability to adapt over time?
Answer: It has shown a remarkable ability to reinvent itself
The book suggests that Christianity has shown a remarkable ability to reinvent itself, which is highlighted as a key aspect of its history.
What is the purpose of the book, as suggested by Peter Kurti's comments?
Answer: To provide a historical guide for understanding Christian influence
Peter Kurti's comments suggest the book serves as a historical guide, enabling readers to understand and judge the extent of Christian influence on the world.
"A Short History of Christianity" was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2012.
Answer: False
The book was shortlisted for the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards in 2012, not the Booker Prize.
The judges of the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards described Blainey's writing in this book as lacking clarity.
Answer: False
The judges described Blainey's writing as providing a "sweeping and lucid account" with "practiced thoroughness, fairness and clarity," indicating clarity was present, not lacking.
Dr. Rachael Kohn discussed the book with Geoffrey Blainey on BBC Radio 4.
Answer: False
The source states that Dr. Rachael Kohn discussed the book with Geoffrey Blainey on ABC Radio National Breakfast, not BBC Radio 4.
The discussion between Blainey and Kohn was broadcast on Christmas Day in 2011.
Answer: True
The discussion between Geoffrey Blainey and Rachael Kohn was broadcast on Christmas morning in 2011.
Reverend Peter Kurti praised Blainey's book, noting his strength as a storyteller who meticulously researches his facts.
Answer: True
Reverend Peter Kurti praised Blainey's "great strengths" as a storyteller who "goes to great lengths to get the story right."
Rachael Kohn described the book as a narrative that strictly adheres to a 'true believer' perspective.
Answer: False
Rachael Kohn described the book's narrative as one that "walks the tightrope between the account of a ‘true believer’ and a historian," suggesting a balance rather than strict adherence to one perspective.
According to Peter Kurti, Blainey's detailed storytelling is primarily beneficial for academic scholars.
Answer: False
Peter Kurti suggested that Blainey's detailed storytelling allows lay readers, particularly those with little prior knowledge of Christianity, to follow the narrative and assess its influence.
The judges stated that traversing Christianity's history requires a writer of average skill.
Answer: False
The judges stated that traversing Christianity's history requires a writer of "rare skill."
Reverend Peter Kurti is a historian who reviewed the book for Penguin Books.
Answer: False
Reverend Peter Kurti is identified as a research fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies who wrote a positive review of the book; the source does not state he reviewed it for Penguin Books.
The judges praised Blainey's account for its thoroughness, fairness, and clarity.
Answer: True
The judges of the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards described Blainey's account as demonstrating "practiced thoroughness, fairness and clarity."
The book's reception included a positive review from Reverend Peter Kurti.
Answer: True
The text indicates that Reverend Peter Kurti wrote a positive review of the book.
Geoffrey Blainey received an award from the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards committee in 2012.
Answer: False
The book "A Short History of Christianity" was shortlisted for the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards in 2012; Geoffrey Blainey himself received a Britannica Award for contributions to learning.
For which award was "A Short History of Christianity" shortlisted in 2012?
Answer: The Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards
In 2012, "A Short History of Christianity" was shortlisted for the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
How did the judges describe Blainey's account of Christianity's history?
Answer: A sweeping and lucid account with clarity
The judges described Blainey's account as a "sweeping and lucid account" demonstrating "practiced thoroughness, fairness and clarity."
Who discussed the book with Geoffrey Blainey on ABC Radio National Breakfast?
Answer: Rachael Kohn
Dr. Rachael Kohn discussed the book with Geoffrey Blainey on ABC Radio National Breakfast.
On what occasion was the ABC Radio National Breakfast discussion broadcast?
Answer: Christmas Day 2011
The discussion between Geoffrey Blainey and Rachael Kohn was broadcast on Christmas Day in 2011.
Reverend Peter Kurti identified Blainey's strength as being what?
Answer: A superb storyteller who gets the story right
Reverend Peter Kurti identified Geoffrey Blainey's "great strengths" as being a superb storyteller who goes to great lengths to get the story right.
According to Peter Kurti, who benefits most from Blainey's detailed storytelling?
Answer: Lay readers with little knowledge of Christianity
According to Peter Kurti, Blainey's detailed storytelling allows lay readers, especially those with little knowledge of Christianity, to follow the thread and judge the extent of Christian influence on the world for themselves.
Rachael Kohn described Christianity's achievement as lying in its:
Answer: Diversity and ability to reinvent itself
Rachael Kohn described Christianity's remarkable achievement as lying in its diversity and ability to reinvent itself.
The judges stated that traversing Christianity's history requires a writer of what quality?
Answer: Rare skill
The judges stated that traversing Christianity's history requires a writer of "rare skill."
How did the judges describe Blainey's writing style in the book?
Answer: Lucid and thorough
The judges described Blainey's writing style as a "sweeping and lucid account" characterized by "practiced thoroughness, fairness and clarity."
What does Peter Kurti suggest readers can do with Blainey's detailed storytelling?
Answer: Judge the extent of Christian influence
Peter Kurti suggests that Blainey's detailed storytelling allows readers to judge the extent of Christian influence on the world for themselves.
What does the phrase "walks the tightrope" suggest about the book's approach?
Answer: It balances believer and historian perspectives
The phrase "walks the tightrope" suggests that the book carefully balances presenting the history from the viewpoint of a believer with maintaining the objective distance and analytical approach of a historian.
What does "ecumenical accounting" likely refer to in the judges' description?
Answer: A fair and inclusive discussion of Christian traditions
"Ecumenical accounting" likely refers to Blainey's fair and inclusive approach to discussing different Christian traditions and perspectives, avoiding bias towards any single denomination.
According to the judges, what quality does Blainey possess that makes him suited to writing about Christianity's history?
Answer: Rare skill and clarity
The judges noted that traversing Christianity's history requires a writer of "rare skill," and they described Blainey's account as having "clarity."
What did Peter Kurti praise Blainey for doing in his storytelling?
Answer: Going to great lengths to get the story right
Peter Kurti praised Blainey for being a superb storyteller who "goes to great lengths to get the story right."
Which of the following best describes the judges' view of Blainey's approach?
Answer: Balanced and curious
The judges characterized Blainey's approach as balanced, combining "ecumenical accounting with intellectual curiosity."
What aspect of Christianity's history required a writer of "rare skill" to traverse, according to the judges?
Answer: Its passive, active, and often violent periods
The judges stated that traversing Christianity's history, which includes its passive, active, and often violent periods, requires a writer of "rare skill."
"A Short History of Christianity" was first published in 2001.
Answer: False
The book "A Short History of Christianity" was first published in 2012.
Geoffrey Blainey received a Britannica Award for his contributions to learning.
Answer: True
The source indicates that Geoffrey Blainey has been honored by Australia and received a Britannica Award for his contributions to learning.
Geoffrey Blainey was a State Finalist for Senior Australian of the Year in 2010.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Geoffrey Blainey was a State Finalist for Senior Australian of the Year in 2010.
The book "A Short History of Christianity" was published by Penguin Books.
Answer: True
Penguin Books published "A Short History of Christianity" in 2012.
The book's summary is included in the 2012 edition published by Penguin Books.
Answer: True
The text notes that a summary of "A Short History of Christianity" is contained within the 2012 Penguin edition of the book.
In what year was "A Short History of Christianity" first published?
Answer: 2012
The book "A Short History of Christianity" was first published in 2012.
Which publishing house released "A Short History of Christianity" in 2012?
Answer: Penguin Books
Penguin Books published "A Short History of Christianity" in 2012.
What honor did Geoffrey Blainey receive for his contributions to learning?
Answer: A Britannica Award
Geoffrey Blainey received a Britannica Award for his contributions to learning.
In what year was Geoffrey Blainey a State Finalist for Senior Australian of the Year?
Answer: 2010
Geoffrey Blainey was a State Finalist for Senior Australian of the Year in 2010.