The story of Christianity : a chronicle of Christian civilization from ancient Rome to today
Title:
The story of Christianity : a chronicle of Christian civilization from ancient Rome to today
Author:
Isbouts, Jean-Pierre.
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st [edition].
Publication Information:
Washington, DC : National Geographic, 2014.
Physical Description:
367 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Summary:
Focuses on the rich social and cultural history of Christianity through the ages, from its roots in Palestine to its development as a global movement.
Language:
English
Contents:
Christianity's imprint on human civilization -- The life of Jesus -- The early Christians -- The Byzantine Empire -- Expansion into Europe -- Christianity in the East -- The age of conflict -- The medieval church at its zenith -- The Renaissance and Reformation -- The age of discovery -- The age of Enlightenment -- The age of colonialism -- The modern world -- Christianity in the 21st century.
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ISBN:
9781426213878
9781426214479
Format :
Book
