The Book
Written by the well- known author Geoffrey Parrinder, this is a succinct yet comprehensive encyclopedia to the largest of the world's faiths.
Christianity is presented both in its historical context and as a religion with great contemporary diversity. From figures and events of the earliest years to twentieth- century movements, and from western to African and Asian churches, Parrinder combines detail with breadth and remains clear and concise throughout.
Christianity is presented both in its historical context and as a religion with great contemporary diversity. From figures and events of the earliest years to twentieth- century movements, and from western to African and Asian churches, Parrinder combines detail with breadth and remains clear and concise throughout.
Additional Information
Subject | Religion: Christianity |
---|---|
Pages | 288 |
Imprint | Oneworld |
Illustrations | b&w illustrations |
Reviews
"handbook to answer the immediate question, whet the appetite, and prompt the direction of further enquiry. It is a miracle of comprehensiveness at an eminently modest price."
"greatest contributions to those who study religion"
"wide-ranging and authoritative"
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements viIntroduction 1
A Concise Encyclopedia of Christianity 13
Chronology 261
Thematic Bibliography 265
Thematic Index 268
Index of Proper Names 276