An accessible, down-to-earth introduction to the central aspects of Christian history, this
Pocket Guide brings a wide range of chronological, geographical, and doctrinal history vividly to life. From the early church to the twenty-first century, this concise and fascinating book is a lively survey of the world's most widespread religion. Covering topics as diverse as the Apostles and Constantine, the Celtic Church and the division between East and West, the Reformation and the Enlightenment to the modern age, this is an indispensable resource for understanding Christianity as a truly global religion.