This richly illustrated overview covers everything from the Old Testament to the present day, including topics such as the early martyrs, the birth of the monasteries, the Crusades, the Reformation, and the rise of the Church in the Americas and Africa. It examines the wide-ranging beliefs and doctrines found within the Church and illuminates the role Christianity plays in ordinary people's lives. With its fresh, highly visual approach, A History of Christianity introduces the key events, figures, and movements that helped shape the Church.
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