Christianity (Transatlantic Reference Librar): The Illustrated Guide to 2,000 Years of the Christian Faith

This compelling and superbly illustrated account of 2,000 years of Christianity has been written by religious experts. With authoritative text, superb illustrations featuring Christian art and architecture of the times, special features on the Bible, prayer, and liturgy, plus detailed maps and a timeline of significant events in the faith's history, Christianity is a comprehensive and accessible reference that uniquely captures the richness of the Christian tradition and experience. Comes in a Slipcase. Covering topics such as: The first Christians and the early churches - Christian women throughout the centuries - Reformation - The Holy Roman Empire and the Eastern Church - The Crusades - Spain and Portugal and the Inquisitions - The English Church - Science and religion - Evangelicals and radical Christianity - Spreading the Word around the world: Mission and conversion - Christianity and indigenous peoples - Evangelism to tele-evangelism.