Christianity: A Global History - Softcover

Chidester, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062517708 ISBN 13: 9780062517708

Publisher: HarperOne, 2001

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub the Date: 2011 November Pages: 656 in Publisher: HarperOne David Chidester. one of the world's foremost scholars of religion. Traces Christianity's growth and development from the time of Jesus to the dawn of the third millennium. Revealing its rich withdiversity through the deeds and beliefs of heretics and saints. witches and healers. preachers and inquisitors. Chidester explores the emergence of the major streams of Christian thought and practice. distilling the cultural history of the Church and its impact on the world into this superbly readable book. Alongside this oad panorama is a richly human story that the author illiantly encapsulates in incisive character sketches and historical vignettes.Christianity. in all its many facets. has been and continues to be one of the most influential forces in history. Chidester shows that this religion . with its ro...

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Review:

"A refreshing and at times brilliant treatment of the subject...--Dana L. Robert, Christian Century

About the Author:

David Chidester is a two-time winner of the American Academy of Religion's "Award for Excellence in Religious Studies." He is professor of comparative religion at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperOne
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0062517708
• ISBN 13: 9780062517708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 656