The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christianity

Jeffrey B. Webb

ISBN 10: 159257176X / ISBN 13: 9781592571765

Published by Alpha, 2004

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Synopsis:

Some 2 billion of the world's 6.5 billion people identify themselves as Christian; Christianity adds 20 million converts a year worldwide; and it also has 22,000 different denominations. It's estimated that more than 270 new denominations appear on the scene annually-it's no wonder if people sometimes feel confused about what each segment of Christianity is all about. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Christianity Today, Jeffrey B. Webb helps readers define what Christianity is all about, from the roots of Catholicism and the three streams of Protestantism, to the denominations specific to America and what he calls "Christianity without borders"-fundamentalism, evangelicalism, the Charismatic movement, and "New Age" Christianity. Whether people are searching for the right Christian church for themselves or seeking to understand the differences between denominations, this book is a fascinating look at where Christianity is right now.

About the Author: Jeffrey B. Webb, Ph.D., is a historian and professor at Huntington College, where he teaches advance courses in the history of Christianity and American religious history. He was baptized a Lutheran, but later grew in the faith in a non-denominational Christian church. Today, he is an active Elder, liaison to the Wabash Presbytery's Committee on the Preparation of the Ministry, and an adult education facilitator in the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America. Dr. Webb received his B.A. degree from Baldwin-Wallace College (OH), his M.A. from Cleveland State University, and his Ph.D. in History from the University of Chicago. While at Chicago, he participated in The Fundamentalism Project, directed by Martin Marty and R. Scott Appleby, and wrote a dissertation in the field of early American religious history. He also participated in Chicago's Sublime Society of Eutychus' Window, a graduate fellowship of academics working to integrate faith and scholarship. He is a co-editor of the Newsletter of the Conference on Faith and History, and his written work on topics in Christianity and Christian history has appeared in numerous academic journals and reference collections. In addition, he teaches advanced courses in the history of Christianity and American religious history, and has been invited to speak to community and civic organizations on topics in Christian faith and practice.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christianity
Publisher: Alpha
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good