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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword.
Preface.
Chronology of Christianity.
1. Introduction.
2. From Jesus to Messiah to Christ: The Development of Christianity in Late Antiquity.
3. The Concept of Christendom: Christianity from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages.
4. Reformations in the West.
5. Christianity and the Challenges of Modernity.
6. The Globalization of Christianity.
7. Christian Beliefs and Practices in a Postmodern Age.
Notes.
Glossary.
Pronunciation Guide.
Holy Days and Festivals.
Suggested Further Reading.
Index.
Zusammenfassung
Appropriate for courses in Introduction to Religion, Comparative Religion, Christianity, or Religions of the World. This series provides succinct and balanced overviews of the religions of the world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, each book gives a basic introduction to the faith-its history, beliefs, and practices-and emphasizes modern developments and the role and impact of the religion in today's world.
Christianity is a concise and readable survey of the history of Christianity from its beginnings in late antiquity, through Reformations in the West, to its present day globalization. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Christian beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this diverse religion has adapted, and continues to adapt, to the challenges of the modern world.
