Zondervan Handbook To The History Of Christianity, Hard Cover

Christianity began with a handful of disciples following an itinerant preacher as he proclaimed the kingdom of God throughout Palestine. Today, it is the world’s predominant faith—crossing continents, shaping cultures, and influencing world events. The Zondervan Handbook to the History of Christianity offers a sweeping account of Christianity from the time of Jesus and the apostles to the present day. Explore the church fathers, the Byzantine Empire, the Reformation, modern missions, and cultural influences across the centuries. Lavish full-color photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and timelines bring the story of Christianity to life. Features: -Comprehensive, highly readable coverage of Christian history by expert contributors -42 feature articles on topics such as Origen, the Inquisition, Darwinism, African church music, the great Russian novelists, and witch hunts -200 full-color photographs and illustrations -Maps, charts, and timelines for visual reference